My son returns home today after a wonderful trip to Africa. He shall be a sophomore in college and this trip was part of an ROTC program called CULP. He applied last year all by himself for this trip and the good news came last Christmas that he would be traveling to Tanzania. He taught 3 classes of English a day to students. They played basketball, soccer and other games to connect with the students.
Part of the programs philosophy is to create a classroom as they travel, learning along the way.
He went on a Safari, toured Africa, a trip to Zanzibar where he stayed in a tropical spot and he told me the flowers were incredible. He told me he is bringing saffron.
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you must be a proud Momma...enjoy the saffron! Safe travels to your son
looks like he had an amazing time!!!!
He looks so much like you right down to his big and right heart.
How proud you must be - and how happy to have him home. Such a wonderful adventure for your son, you must be so excited to hear all the stories. Love these photos! XO
An excellent life experience! So glad for him to have learned and met people from a different part of the world. This adventure will now become a part of him.
You must be so proud!! Looks like a life changer...something to have the rest of your life.
Hope you and the rest of your family are having a great summer :)
Jennifer,
Thank-you dear!
Yes, I am one proud Mom....of all my children and my dear husband who is supportive and a great Father.
pve
Emma,
Thank-you....off to get my greens!
Just walked 2 miles....and think of you each time how you inspire me.
pve
Home before dark....
awe. thanks, yes he does have a huge heart,
pve
Jeanne,
I wish it were cooler for his arrival today....but I have an award winning cake for tonight and a nice American meal planned.
pve
Kathleen,
Yes, I think he will return forever changed.
Traveling makes us grow....
pve
Michelle,
Yes, I am proud....I believe you met him when you were here. So hot today so I am hiding inside with cool A/C....lucky me.
Happy Summer dear.
pve
Yippeee... my heart is singing and jumping for joy for you!! The best little gift he brings- will be himself! Keep us posted proud momma. :) xo
Patricia,
You must be so excited to see him and to learn about the ins and outs of his trip. I know I would be over the moon.
Liz
what a fantastic trip, you must be so proud of him. I bet you can't wait to see him and give him a huge hug too.
Hi Patricia, Your heart must be so full as you think about the paths your children have chosen. Sounds like you are a wonderful inspiration for them (and us). Blessings. Mary
Lovely pictures. amazing collection.
Parfum pas cher
What an amazing opportunity! A life changing trip I imagine.
WOW what a wonderful opportunity for your son. Not only is he giving but it sounds like this trip gave back as well. I hope you'll share some of his adventures proud Mama!
XX
Debra~
What a lovely trip + pictures + handsome giving son. Doesn't get much better for us mothers than this. Enjoy xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
What a great experience for your son - that is really something to be proud of and it looks like he had a great time and learned a lot.
How admirable that he chose to do this on his own - he must be a very compassionate soul with an adventurous spirit. An experience and friendships to cherish and inspire for life, so wonderful! ~ C
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