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We offer several existing expeditions to Honduras in conjunction with the Mesoamerican Ecotourism Alliance. |
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Current Expeditions July 2010 Honduras—Cross-country jungle trek (14 days)—very strenuous Experience firsthand the primary rainforest of the Mosquito Coast while learning about jungle survival, navigation, and the flora, fauna, and ancient history of the region. Guides—archaeologist Chris Begley, naturalist Jorge Salaverri, and jungle expert Francisco Bueso.
July 2010 (see itinerary) Honduras—River raft trip (14 days)—moderately strenuous Archaeological Tour of the Rio Platano. Traveling primarily in rafts, this tour focuses on the renowned archaeological sites located along the beautiful Rio Platano in the heart of the Rio Platano biosphere reserve. Guided by naturalist Jorge Salaverri and Dr. Chris Begley, the leading archaeological expert in this region. This trip was just named one of National Geographic Traveler’s ‘50 Tours of a Lifetime’! Click here to see the article.
Upcoming Trips
January 2010 Jordan—Politics and Justice Abroad This 10-day course takes students to Amman, capital of Jordan, and then around the country looking at issues of social and criminal justice. The preliminary itinerary looks like this:
Day 1: Arrive in Amman
Day 2: Meet with speakers in the afternoon to introduce salient issues in the region, including the history of the area, the Palestinian situation, the impact of the current economic situation, etc.
Day 3: Leave Amman for Aqaba. The afternoon and evening will be free time on the coast of the Red Sea in Aqaba. Overnight in Aqaba.
Day 4: Explore Wadi Rum. Meet with historians in Wadi Rum to discuss the history of the region, especially the first half of the twentieth century. Wadi Rum was the base of T.E. Lawrence’s (Lawrence of Arabia’s) base of operation from 1917 to 1918. In the evening, drive to and overnight in Petra.
Day 5: Visit Petra archaeological site. Overnight in Petra
Day 6: Visit Palestinian refugee camp at Baqa’a. Overnight in Amman
Day 7: Morning free. Speakers in the afternoon (topics could include Palestine/Israel, the War on Terror, women in Jordan, specific institutions, etc – depending on the interests of the group.
Day 8: Activity in Amman in the morning (visit a group working with social or criminal justice issues, such as the Jordanian National Forum for Women, Care for Families of Prisoners, or the Red Cross). Afternoon free.
Day 9: Free Day. Optional day trip to the Dead Sea (or elsewhere if preferred). Overnight in Amman.
Day 10: Return to USA
Summer 2010 Mali—Global Political-Economy, Identity, and Contemporary Social Change (18 days) This course takes students to Bamako, the capital city, to the historic town of Djenne, and then to Dogon Country to study issues of identity creation, globalization, and tourism. We explore the history of Empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay and then move on to discuss the notorious Middle Passage, acknowledging the crucial role West Africa played in the accumulation of wealth during Europe’s early industrial period. We also examine the spread of Islam and the French colonial period, and the legacy of these influences on Mande peoples. Next, we look to the contemporary international climate and to structural-adjustment policies, and the strains they placed on households throughout Africa. We conclude the course with questions about how the rest of the world sees West Africa, and how West Africans see themselves.
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