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June 1-23. ONLY $2,930! Includes air, hotel trips, food etc. Boquete. The people are
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June 1-23 • ONLY $2,930! Includes air, hotel trips, food etc.
Boquete • The people are Two rivers run through Boquete; the Rio Cochea, and the Rio Caldera, which flows through the town center. Their waters provide sustenance for an abundance of oranges, grapefruit and other local fruits and flowers, including the lily, hibiscus, orchids, carnations and sunflowers.
Boquete is known as the land of eternal spring Misty, verdant hillsides, coffee and citrus fincas, orchids, quetzals, and rainbows – lots of rainbows. Lonely Planet calls it the Napa Valley of coffee, because of its cool climate and fertile volcanic soil.
Hablaya is known around the world for high quality instruction. • Dr. Wehling from VSU will teach some and mostly supervise.
We will visit Bocas del Toro, David, los Volcanes and Portobelo!
Here are some classes you might take: PERS 2699 GEOG 1101 SPAN 1002 SPAN 2001 SPAN 2002 SPAN 2011 SPAN 3160 SPAN 4020 SPAN 4950 SPAN 4980 SPAN 4970
The indigenous people, the Ngöbe-Buglé, or Guaymies, live in their nearby Comarca and in the hills around Boquete. They work on local coffee farms and plantations but are also developing sustainable exo-tourism.
We will spend 4 days in Panama City-the real one! We will visit the Canal, the Colonial Center, shop, dine and have a great Time!
We will learn history, see nature and experience urban realities! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI4nLbQ04hY
For now: • Apply for a US passport http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/get_4855.html • Apply online and be sure to save your spot by putting the first down payment of $200 • http://www.valdosta.edu/academics/academic-affairs/international-programs/dept/study-abroad/panama.php
Come see Dr. Wehling for any questions! • 2217 Ashley Hall • swehling@valdosta.edu • 229-333-7100 • We will have formal meetings starting in February!