Tomorrow I embark on an adventure with the Field Trip Coordinator Ileana, the Center Coordinator Sarah and 26 students to the dynamic country of Panama. Originally, we were to travel to Nicaragua, but we changed our plans due to potential danger regarding the presidential elections that occurred tranquilly on November 5th, which seems to have unofficially resulted in the election of Daniel Ortega [=(]. I hope to send out emails and update my blog with reflections about this academic trip, so I hope you all learn with me and enjoy my attempts to document these experiences that surely will change my world-view. If you do not want to be on the traveling list, just let me know, and no hard feelings. I pray for safety, success and growth. Here is a list of our objectives, activities and lodgings. I am also attaching our itinerary. Until then, have fun.
PANAMA = Nov 8-21
*DRAKE BAY = Nov 8-10
-Learn about the ocean in the context of the global environmental crisis of the planet.
-Introduce students to the main characteristics of the marine ecosystems in the tropics.
-Learn about the challenges that whales and dolphins face in their survival.
-Compare the situation of marine fauna and the fauna in the Rain and Cloud Forests visited in Costa Rica.
-We will stay in the THE TENT CAMP: www.corcovado.com
-We will go on the tour DIVINE DOLPHIN: www.divinedolphin.com
*PANAMA CITY = Nov 10-15
-Learn about the historical relationship of Panama and the United States and the influence it has had in what Panama is today.
-Learn about the importance the Panama Canal has had in Panama and its role in the future.
-Explore the role of situation of Panama in the global economy.
ACTIVITIES:
LECTURES
-Introduction to Panama
-Panama and the Global Economy
-U.S. - Panama Relations
VISITS
-Panama Canal
-Colon city and Free Trade Area
-Street Children Project
- SAN BLAS ISLANDS - KUNA INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
-We will stay in the INTERNATIONAL HOTEL.
*BOCAS DEL TORO ISLANDS = Nov 15-20
-Learn about the main issues for the Kuna indigenous people in their relationship to the Panamanian State and the non-indigenous population.
-Explore among the Kuna people the positive and negative effects tourism has had in their community and culture.
-Compare the situation of the Maleku indigenous community in Costa Rica with the Kuna in Panama.
ACTIVITIES:
LECTURES
-Indigenous People in the Region
Past, Present and Future
-Afro Caribbean People in the Region
Past, Present and Future
-The Main Characteristics of the coastal ecosystem in the area
VISITS
-Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
-Indigenous Community Eco-Tourist Project
-Bastimentos National Park
*Hike
*Snorkeling
-We will stay in Hotel Bahia: www.hotelbahia.biz
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