Wednesday, April 03th, 2013

Santa Barbara Middle School - Vietnam - Day 6

By RyanToday in Vietnam we had lots of fun. We did a variety of different activities which kept us busy all day. After breakfast we went on the river taxi and visited the floating markets where people sell from their boats in the middle of the Mekong delta.  On land, we visited a small factory where they make rice cakes,… [Read Full Article]

Wednesday, April 03th, 2013

Santa Barbara Middle School - Vietnam - Day 5

By SarinaLong bus rides are the perfect time to reflect, learn, and inspire. You have the chance to glimpse at the natives live their life whether it is: working, cleaning, cooking, or looking after children. From our side of the glass window it seems so different form what we know but, for the most part, it is the same. We… [Read Full Article]

Monday, April 01th, 2013

Santa Barbara Middle School - The Mekong Delta

By Ryan Today in Vietnam we had lots of fun. We did a variety of different activities which kept us busy all day. After breakfast we went on the river taxi and visited the floating markets where people sell from their boats in the middle of the Mekong delta.  On land, we visited a small factory where they make rice… [Read Full Article]

Sunday, March 31th, 2013

Santa Barbara Middle School - Memories from the Past

By AlexToday, we went to a Buddhist temple. When we got to the courtyard before the temple entrance, we boughtbirds for 20,000 dong (1 dollar) each and set them free and said a prayer for good luck. We had to take off our shoes before we walked inside. When we did, we saw dozens of people praying to three giant Buddhas,… [Read Full Article]

Sunday, March 31th, 2013

Santa Barbara Schools - Trip Reflections

Laura: We can't believe our Vietnam journey is on its last leg. It feels like months ago that we first arrived in Saigon, but also weirdly seems like it was just yesterday. We had an awesome trip and learned so much as individuals and as a group. This country has such a rich culture and history that is very interesting… [Read Full Article]