Course Descriptions for May 2014 - George Fox University

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
May 2014
TRAVEL DATES: We expect departures from Portland International Airport to be scheduled on
Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, May 5, 6, or 7th, with return approximately 21 days later.
Note: You may register for one trip and be on the waitlist for a second trip or on two waitlists.
All classes meet at 6:30pm on the day of the week listed.
NOTE: All itineraries given below are tentative and are subject to change.
JUNIORS ABROAD
CROSS-CULTURAL EXPERIENCE COURSES
GEED 365A – Central America, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador
Faculty: Viki Defferding, Beth LaForce
Meeting Night: Monday
The study tour to Central America will focus on
Christianity & Culture of Central America. We will
compare and contrast the different cultures & religious
beliefs we encounter in the various regions that we visit
as well as their development through a historical study.
In classes, students will give presentations in class about
history, culture, beliefs and other aspects important for
our trip. They will also write a short paper, write
reactions to some readings and learn some survival
Spanish. A reflection/observation journal will be
required on the trip.
We begin our study tour at the ancient Maya site of
Copan, Honduras where we will learn about the early
Maya culture that settled there and learn how that culture and its beliefs have influenced today’s
society in this region. There are pyramids, temples and other structures, as well as tunnels to
explore. Besides the ancient Maya ruins we will also visit a Maya-chorti Indian settlement in the hills
above Copán Ruinas, the town that sprang up as a result of the excavations done at the Copán
Archeological site. We will worship with local Believers and experience their unique cultural
adaptations of the Christian Faith. On our way to El Salvador, we will visit the Basilica of Esquipulas,
Guatemala that is famous for its Black Christ. In El Salvador we will visit a maya village that was
buried by volcanic action much like that of Pompeii. Arriving in Costa Rica we will visit an even
different indigenous group, the Kekoldie, visit the Basilica of Los Angeles & the Colonial Church of
Orosí, as well as the Catedral metropolitana in San josé. In Costa Rica we will visit beaches, nature
preserves and parks, a Kekoldie Indian settlement on the Carribbean, volcanos, hot springs,
pineapple, banana, cacao (chocolate), medicinal herb and coffee plantations. We will truly
experience the varied cultures and landscapes that make up Central America and worship with our
Central American Brothers and Sisters. There will be a lot of outdoor activities on this trip including
walking & hiking, climbing pyramids & temples, ziplining or canyoning, horseback riding, and
snorkeling (weather permitting). This trip may include a homestay experience with a family in
Honduras or Costa Rica.
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CENTRAL AMERICA TENTATIVE ITINERARY
Day1 Copan Ruinas, Honduras
Day2 Copán Archological. Site & museums; ancient beliefs
Day3 Mass, Day with Honduran family
Church Service @ Iglesia Bautista Las Brisas
Day4 Mayatan Bilingual School, Guacamaya Bird Rescue Park
Day5 Hacienda San Lucas, Los Sapos & La Pintada
Day6 To San Salvador via Esquipulas, Guatemala (Black Christ)
Day7 San Salvador city tour including Bishop Romero museum
Day8 Costa Rica, Centro tour & Pre-Columbian Gold museum
Day9 Volcano Irazú & Basilica
Day10 Santa Elena & Monteverde National Wildlife Reserve
Day11 Zipline, Night hike through the Monteverde Wildlife Reserve
Day12 Horseback Tour, *Canyoning (rappelling down waterfalls), Ranario
Day13 Volcano Arenal, Baldi Hot Springs, night volcano viewing
Day14 La Fortuna Waterfall Hike & Swim, Herb & medicinal garden
Day15 Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, *white-water rafting (class 3 & 4)
Day16 Bird-watching Boat tour on Sarapiquí, Pineapple Tour
Day17 Puerto Viejo de Limón, visit Sloth sanctuary, beach time
Day18 Kekoldie Indigenous Community hike, visit Cacao Trails Chocolate
& Medicinal Gardens, beach time
Day19 Snorkeling @ Cahuita National Park, beach time
Day20 Return to San José
Day21 Café Britt Coffee Tour, Dinner & Folk dancing at Tiquicia (?)
Day22 To PDX
GEED 365B - EAST AFRICA
Faculty: Paul Chamberlain
Meeting Night: Monday
This course will focus on the endangered
wildlife of East Africa. Students will have
opportunities to explore a variety of rich and
distinctive ecosystems, such as jungles, tropical
rainforests, tea plantations, savannas, and
marine habitats. In particular, we will study the
efforts to save the elephant from extinction due
to poaching. In Uganda we will visit
Murchison Falls National Park on the border
with the Congo, where we will go on a
Chimpanzee trek. In Tanzania we will visit
Ngorongoro Crater National Park and Serengeti
National Park, undeniably the greatest wildlife
habitat in the world. We will also camp at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro and spend a day trekking
on the mountain. We will finish our trip with a visit to the ancient and historical spice island of
Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean.
To add to the cultural flavor of the course, students will have the opportunity to visit the capitals of
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Tanzania and Uganda, Dar es Salaam and Kampala, and to interact with the local population in a
variety of environments. These will include a visit to African Hearts Orphanage, the Hadzabe tribe,
the last true nomads of Africa, Ndere Cultural Center, and interaction with our African guides on a
daily basis.
EAST AFRICATENTATIVE ITINERARY
UGANDA
Day 1- Kampala - Arrive at the airport and transfer to Kampala, check in to hotel, daytrip to city for
lunch at Steers, shopping at Craft Market, Ice Cream at Specke Hotel. Overnight at Namirembe
Guest House.
Day 2 - Kampala to Murchison Falls - Meet African safari guides and travel via four-wheel drive
truck to Murchison Falls National Park. Camp at Red Chili’s Campsite
Day 3 - Murchison Falls - Gamedrive through Murchison Falls and boat trip up-river to Murchison
Falls.
Day 4 - Trek to observe the chimpanzee.
Day 5 - Murchison Falls to Kampala
Return to Kampala with stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to observe Rhinos.
Day 6 - Kampala - Spend the day exploring Kampala. Visit African Hearts Orphanage in the
morning. Free time in the afternoon in Kampala. Dinner at Ndere Cultural Center.
Day 7 - Jinja and the Nile - ½ day rafting on the Nile. Camp on the Nile River
Day 8 - Jinja to Bukoba, Tanzania - Drive to Bukoba, Tanzania. Night in Hotel on the shores of
Lake Victoria.
TANZANIA
Day 9 - Bukoba/Mwanza - Free day in Bukoba to explore the local culture.. Take overnight ferry
across Lake Victoria to Mwanza.
Day 10 - Mwanza/Serengeti - Arrive in Mwanza and travel to Serengeti park. Afternoon game drive
through the Serengeti. Camp in the Serengeti.
Day 11 - Serengeti/Ngorongoro - Morning gamedrive then to the Ngorongoro conservation area via
Olduvai. Camp on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. It will be COLD.
Day 12 - Ngorongoro/Karatu
Game drive into Ngorongoro Crater in land cruisers followed by drive to Karatu for overnight at a
campsite.
Day 13 - Karatu - Visit with the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last hunter gatherer tribes in the world.
Observe a hunt with the tribe members.
Day 14 - Karatu to Moshi - Travel to Moshi.
Day 15 - Mt KilimanjaroDrive to Marangu at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro and trek to the first hut
(9000’) on Mt. Kilimanjaro
Day 16 - Leave our guides and travel via the bus for an all day journey to Dar es Salaam
Day 17 - Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar - Travel by ferry to the spice island of Zanzibar. Tour Stone
Town, then travel to the northern beach for the final accomodations. leave for accommodations in
northern Zanzibar. Overnight at Sunset Bungalows.
Day 18 - May 20: Zanzibar - Snorkeling in the Indian Ocean
Day 19 - May 21: Zanzibar - Free day to explore the beach life and culture.
Day 20 - May 22: Zanzibar/Dar Es Salaam - Return via the ferry to Dar es Salaam.
Day 21 - May 23: Dar Es Salaam
Important notes:
1. Immunizations will be required
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2. A major portion of this trip will be tent camping. This means sleeping in tents on the ground,
very primitive toilets (holes in the ground at times), doing your laundry by hand, and cold showers,
if they are available. If you sign up for this trip, please be prepared to rough it!!
GEED 365C – ECUADOR
Faculty: Carlisle Chambers
Meeting Night: Wednesday
This course will explore the natural and
cultural diversity of Ecuador. The spectacular
biodiversity of Ecuador encompasses the
Galapagos Islands, the Amazonian rainforest,
and the Andean Peaks. On this trip students
will experience each of these. The incredible
diversity of cultures, with over a dozen
indigenous peoples will also be explored. We
will travel from the modern city of Quito to
the islands of the Galapagos, the highland
villages of the Andes, and the remote
settlements of the Amazon.
We will begin our exploration of Ecuador with Quito, the 9000-foot high capital and economic
center of Ecuador. Among the sites of Quito, we will explore the World Heritage, historic Old Town
with it’s picturesque plazas and magnificent churches. We will then take a side trip to the equator
and the cultural markets of Otavalo. From Quito we will fly to one of the wonders of the world, the
Galapagos Islands, made famous by Charles Darwin. We will spend seven days and nights sailing
between the various islands of the Galapagos archipelago. Activities will include up close and
personal viewing of a variety of wildlife including the famous giant Galapagos tortoises, blue-footed
boobies, albatrosses, marine and land iguanas, and sea lions. We will also view the underwater
wildlife while snorkeling. After flying back to Quito we will be transported to the Cotopaxi
National Park, where we will begin our three-day mountain biking experience at 15,000ft. We will
travel by jeep and bike through the awe inspiring landscape of the Andes, staying overnight at small
Andean villages. On our return to Quito we will travel by bus to the town of Lago Agrio and then to
Samona Lodge in the Amazon rainforest in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. From here we will take
hikes through the rainforest and canoe on the lakes and rivers of the reserve as we learn about the
flora and fauna of the Amazon.
ECUADOR TENTATIVE ITINERARY
Day 1- Arrival in Quito
Day 2 - City tour through the historical old town of Quito and visit to Middle of the World (the
Equator)
Day 3 - Biking tour: Travel to Cotopaxi National Park (15000ft) and to begin biking tour.
Day 4 - Biking tour: – Hike to Quilotoa Crater Lake followed by another day of biking.
Day 5 - Biking tour – Travel to Chimborazo National Park (15000ft) to begin the final day of
biking.
Day 6 - Quito – Free day to explore Quito – Night bus to Lago Agrio and the Amazon.
Day 7 – The Amazon Travel by bus and motorized dugpout canoe to the lodging in the Amazon.
Night walk in search of nocturnal species with our naturalist guide.
Day 8 – The Amazon. Travel by canoe through the rainforest viewing the flora and fauna. After
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lunch a trek through the rainforest including lessons in the use of plants for survival. Finally go for a
swim in the Laguna Grande lagoon.
Day 9 – The Amazon - Take a canoe trip to the Tarapuy Siona community where your naturalist
guide will explain about the culture and traditions of the native people. This will be followed by
Piranha fishing in the afternoon and a Night-time canoe trip in search of caiman (alligators).
Day 10 – The Amazon - Return to Quito by canoe, bus and airline.
Day 11 - Otavalo Daytour
Visit the indigenous town of Otavalo which is famous for its handicraft market and colourful
inhabitants. There will also be a visit to an indigenous family who make and play traditional
musical instruments –
Day 12 – 20 - The Galapagos Islands - The Islands that changed the world.
Transfer by bus and airplane to the Galapagos Islands. The next few days we will reside on a sixteen
passenger yacht as we study in the Galapagos Islands. The activities include snorkeling, hiking, and
learning about the flora and fauna from our Ecuadorian naturalist guide.
Day 21 – Return to Portland
Special Note: This is an adventure Juniors Abroad trip that will include snorkeling in the
Galapagos and mountain biking through the Andes. Thus participants must be in reasonable
physical condition. Even though the majority of the mountain biking is downhill, it will be at high
altitude. To participate in this course students will be required to be cleared for these activities by
the George Fox Health and Counseling Center. Immunizations will be required for this trip.
GEED 365D – Greece/Turkey
Faculty: Jim Foster, Mark Weinert
Meeting Night: Thursday
Students will explore the history and cultures of
the civilizations that border the Aegean sea.
Framed by the Mediterranean sea, Turkey, and
Greece, civilizations have risen and fallen
along its shores and shaped world history, art
and culture. Athens is the birthplace of
democracy, and Istanbul was once
Constantinople, founded by the first Christian
Roman emperor. It is this region where Islam
and Christianity live side by side with Islamic
Turkey and Christian Greece. This is where the
events in Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey took
place, including the siege of Troy. With remote
monasteries, historic ruins, WWI battle sites, white sand beaches, and world class vistas, visiting the
Aegean is a rich cultural experience.
Of special interest will be the visits to Athens (the Acropolis and Parthenon), Istanbul (the Topkapi
Palace, the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest covered markets in the world, and Hagia Sophia, the
great Christian church from the Byzantine age), Delphi, the site of the ancient Greek oracle, Greek
Islands (Mykonos and Delos), Ephesus (the Temple of Hadrian, Curetes Street), and Plovdiv,
Bulgaria, a crossroads of many civilizations.
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GREECE/TURKEY TENTATIVE ITINERARY
Day 1- Arrival in Athens.
GREEK ISLANDS
Day 2 - Embark on ferry to Mykonos. Tour of Mykonos Town. Free time.
Day 3 - Boat to Delos islet. Tour of Delos, with its important Greek archaeological sites, and
return to Mykonos by boat. Free time.
Day 4 - Ferry to Samos Island. Free time. This island is important back to classical Greece and
the birthplace of notable Greeks Pythagoras, Epicurus, and Aristarchus.
Day 5 - Tour of Samos. Boat to Kusadasi, a seaside town on the Turkish Aegean coast.
Day 6 – Tour of Ephesus, a ruined city of great importance in Greek and Roman times. The
Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World stood here; it was
also the site of one of the Apostle Paul’s most important missionary destinations.
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TURKEY
Day 7 – Leave Kusadasi for Canakkale, the nearest town to the ancient city of Troy.
Day 8 – Depart Canakkale for Istanbul. Stops at Gallipoli, the site of the most important World
War I battlefield in the region.
Days 9-10 – Istanbul. Visits to the Topkapi Palace, home of the Ottoman emperors, the Grand
Bazaar, one of the largest covered markets in the world, and the Hagia Sophia, the
remarkable Christian church from the Byzantine age.
BULGARIA
Day 11 – Travel to Plovdiv, Bulgaria, the oldest continually inhabited city in Europe. Churches,
mosques, and Roman amphitheater are in a compact old city. Free time.
Day 12 – Depart Plovdiv. Stop in Asenovgrad, site of Asen’s Fortress, and Bachkovo monastery
on the drive to Greece.
GREECE
Day 13 – Travel to Thessaloniki, Greece.
Day 14 – Tour of Thessaloniki, with over a dozen museums representing the varied and rich
cultural history of the area. Free time.
Day 15 - Travel to Kalambaka with stop at Vergina, a small Greek town with an important
archaeological museum.
Day 16 – Travel to Delphi, stopping en route to visit the spectacular rock towers and monastery
Meteora. An additional stop at Thermopylae, site of the ancient Greek battle against the
Persians, led by the 300 Spartans.
Day 17 – Tour of Delphi site and museum, famous for its oracle and being the center of the
Greek worship of Apollo. Travel to Athens.
Day 18 – Sightseeing tour of Athens, including Acropolis and the Temple of Poseidon.
Day 19 – Tour of Argolis region including Mycenae and Corinth, with its famous canal.
Day 20 – Saronic Gulf cruise, with stops on the three small islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina.
Day 21 – Depart for Portland
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GEED 365E – Iceland to France
Faculty: Isabelle Corneaux, Kathy Heininge
Meeting Night: Monday
Embark on a panoramic Study Tour of some of
Europe’s most celebrated cities.
We will begin the adventure by exploring
breathtaking landscapes in Iceland. We will go
to the blue lagoon, an outdoor geothermal spa
near Reykjavik and we will get a stunning
impression of Iceland on the Golden Circle day
tour which includes visiting geysers, cascades,
volcanoes...
Then we will transfer to Amsterdam in the
Netherlands and get acquainted with this
historic city on a Canal tour and learn how the
location of a port city has played a part in its history. We will visit some the most famous sights in
Amsterdam, the Anne Frank’s House, The Van Gogh museum and reflect upon historic events that
took place here during WWII. We'll be there for the Day of Remembrance and for Liberation Day
when free concerts occur throughout the city. We will also worship with local Christians and visit
the world’s biggest tulip garden; the Keukenhof Gardens. A visit of Zans windmills will conclude the
Netherlands portion of our trip. Then we will travel to a country rich in art, culture, history and the
most visited country in the world: France! We’ll discover some of the finest examples of Medieval
architecture in Dijon, capital of Burgundy with the Palace of the Dukes and the Bernardines
Monastery and learn about the interconnections between church and the state during the Middle
Ages as manifested in the history of France. We will also visit l’Hôtel-Dieu, a hospital for the poor
and needy founded in the 15 th century in Beaune, wine capital of Burgundy and visit the vineyards
by bicycles. From there we will go to the South of France in Provence where we’ll visit Avignon and
the Popes’ Palace, the biggest Gothic palace in all of Europe. We will also explore Arles, Alpilles,
Lubéron regions and discover the influence of the Roman Empire. We will then enjoy “la douceur
de vivre”, the good life in Provence through Aix farmers’ market and Cézanne’s studio and paintings.
We will also spend the day in Camargue and swim in the Mediterranean sea. We will then
experience changes in scenery as we ascend from the green valley to the picturesque town of
Chamonix, located in the heart of the French Alps and the summit of Mont Blanc. Our final stay will
be in the City of Lights, Paris! You will examine the role monuments play in Paris’ history as
represented in such renowned and imposing examples as the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower.
We will learn the basic feature of Gothic architecture through one of the most beautiful masterpiece
of that style, Notre-Dame Cathedral. We will discover highlights such as the Louvre and the Musée
d’Orsay and its collection of Impressionist paintings and many other well-known sites in the most
fabulous city in Europe! You will also have some free time to visit Normandy, Giverny, Versailles, or
simply stroll in the most romantic city in the world!
ICELAND TO FRANCE TENTATIVE ITINERARY
Day 1 – Flight Portland-Seattle-Reykjavik
Day 2 – Arrival in Reykjavik. Iceland Blue Lagoon. (geothermal pool)
Day 3 – Iceland - Excursion to the Golden Circle: Geysers and Waterfalls (full day tour)
Day 4 – Iceland - Day in Reykjavik. City sightseeing, shopping, exploring
Day 5 – Reykjavic to Amserdam - Dam Square, Nieumarkt area; Anne Frank house + canal tour.
Day 6 – Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum; Zans Schanse Windmills.
Day 7 – Amsterdam - Church at the English speaking church. Keukenhof Gardens (world’s biggest
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tulip gardens)
Day 8 –.Amterdam to Dijon, France (train) - Orientation in Dijon, Musée des Beaux-Arts, night tour
Day 9 – Dijon, Burgundy - Beaune Hospices (medieval hospital) + Winery tour, Bike tour in the
vineyards (half day) + Dinner in Beaune
Day 10 – Dijon, Burgundy - Visit Catholic High School, Musée de la vie bourguignonne, (Folk
museum) + Musée of Sacred Arts + free time in the city
Day 11 – Dijon –Avignon (train) - Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes) + Avignon Bridge +
orientation + free time
Day 12 – Avignon, Provence - Day Excursion in Alpilles by bus (Les Beaux de Provence, St Remy
de Provence, Arles: Roman theatre, Roman Arena, Farmers market)
Day 13 – Avignon, Provence - Day Excursion in Lubéron by bus (Gordes, Roussillon, Abbaye de
Senanque, Isle sur le Sorgue)
Day 14 – Avignon, Provence - Day Excursion by bus in Camargue, Ste Marie de la Mer +
Mediterranean beach or Aix en Provence
Day 15 – Avignon to Chamonix (train) - Hike near Chamonix in the French Alps
Day 16 – Chamonix - Day hike + Gondola to the Mont Blanc (Aiguille du Midi)
Day 17 – Chamonix- Paris - Orientation, Latin Quarter, Cathedral Notre-Dame, Eiffel Tower by
night, night boat tour on the Seine river
Day 18 – Paris - Louvre, Montmartre, Sacré-Coeur Basilica
Day 19 – Paris - Ste Chapelle, Musée Orsay, Musée Rodin, Invalides (optional)
Day 20 – Paris - Free day – museums, cultural activity of your choice
Versailles, Rouen, Bayeux, D Day beaches in Normandy, Chartres , Chantilly or
Fontainbleau
Day 21 – Return to Portland
GEED 365F - India
Faculty: Matt Meyer
Meeting Night: Thursday
This trip will focus on the culture of India:
the land of Gandhi, Mother Teresa and the
Taj Mahal. Although India’s poverty is
pervasive, high tech industry has driven
India’s economy past America’s. The
birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism and
Sikhism, we’ll see how markedly different
religions coexist in (relative) harmony.
We’ll watch monkeys scampering around
temples, walk through the Taj Mahal,
swim in the Indian Ocean and take autorickshaws
to a Bollywood film.
Although primarily educational, there will also be a service component to this trip, as
students have the opportunity to help patients in Mother Teresa’s missions, interact with
kids while we reside in an orphanage, and ride ox-carts to bring medical care to
Untouchables in remote fishing villages.
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Note: We’ll be surrounded by extreme poverty and Third World conditions for much of the trip.
Students taking this trip should be prepared for 110-degree weather and high humidity.
Immunizations will be required.
INDIA TENTATIVE ITINERARY
Day 1-2 – Delhi - After a quick stopover in Frankfurt, we’ll tour the city, including Hindu temples, a
Murghal fortress, and buy Indian clothes at a bustling marketplace.
Day 3-4 – Agra - We’ll take a train to Agra, where we’ll visit the Taj Majal.
Day 5-8 – Calcutta - We’ll fly to Calcutta, where we’ll visit Mother Teresa’s home, and then spend a
day or two volunteering at her missions. We’ll hang out with university students at a café, tour a Jain
temple, and hit a Bollywood movie.
Day 9-11 – Chennai - We’ll then fly to Chennai where we’ll visit a snake and crocodile park, see
where St. Thomas (aka “Doubting Thomas”) is buried, then do some body surfing in the Bay of
Bengal.
Day 12-15 – Nellore - We’ll go by bus to Nellore, where we’ll stay at an orphanage, then ride oxcarts
to remote fishing villages, where we’ll conduct medical camps for Untouchables.
Day 16-17 – Pondicherry - We’ll get a taste of French culture in Pondicherry, where we’ll have the
chance to take a surfing lesson.
Day 18 – Chennai - Back to Chennai by bus, and then back to the States.
GEED 365 G – Israel/Jordan
Faculty: Kathy Weiss, Stephanie Fisher
Meeting Night: Wednesday
On this trip we are going to be exploring the ancient
lands of Israel and Jordan. The birthplace of three
major religions – Judaism, Christianity and Islam – the
Middle East offers a unique blend of multicultural,
political, and religious communities. Time will be
spent prior to traveling studying the religious ideas,
political etiologies, and social customs of this region.
Then during our trip we will meet people from all
walks of life to learn in a personal way what it’s like
to live in their world. We will travel as Christian
pilgrims reflecting on the teachings of Jesus as we
visit the historic sites where the biblical events
occurred. We will visit ruined Roman cities,
Crusader castles, and desert citadels as well as the biblical sites that are around every corner:
Jerusalem, Bethlehem, the brook where Jesus was baptized, the fortress where Herod beheaded John
the Baptist, and the mountain top where Moses cast eyes on the Promised Land. Travel will be
mostly by bus. Itinerary: Galilee (4 days), Jerusalem and surrounds (5), Masada (1), Aqaba (1), Wadi
Rum (1), Petra (2), Dead Sea (1), Amman and surrounds (5).
ISRAEL/JORDAN TENTATIVE ITINERARY
Day 1- Arrival in Tel Aviv
Day 2- Travel through the Jezreel Valley: Caesarea Maritima, Mt. Carmel, Nazareth, Tiberius.
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Day 3- Explore Sea of Galilee: Cross the sea on an early morning boat ride. Capernaum, Mt. of
Beatitudes.
Day 4- Go North to the Golan Heights: Tel Dan, Banias, take a hike, Mt. Bental
Day 5- Travel to Jerusalem: Beth Shean, Jordan River valley, Mt of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane.
Day 6- Jerusalem: City of David, Old City, Western Wall and Southern Steps of the Temple
Day 7- Jerusalem: Yad VaShem Holocaust Memorial Museum, Bethlehem
Day 8- Jerusalem: Way of the Cross, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Garden tomb
Day 9- Jerusalem: Free Day
Day 10- Travel to Dead Sea region: Qumran, Ein Gedi falls, swim in Dead Sea
Day 11- Masada: Sunrise hike up the rampart to Masada. Travel to Eilat. Cross into Jordan and on to
Tala Bay for a Red Sea snorkel
Day 12- Wadi Rum: Jeep excursion and desert camping.
Day 13- Petra: Hike hills above bedouin camp on the archeological reserve
Day 14- Petra: Trek to the secrete back entrance of Petra and spend the day exploring the ruins
Day 15- Dead Sea: In the village of Ghor al Mazar’a learn traditional skills then onto the Dead Sea.
Day 16- Amman: Photo scavenger hunt as we explore Amman
Day 17- Amman: Service project
Day 18- Jerash: Visit Gerasa, Elijah’s hill, Ajloun Castle, overnight in Jordanian homes
Day 19- Amman: Free Da
Day 20- Amman: Free Day
Day 21 – Amman: Free day. Our flight leaves in the evening.
GEED 365H - Italy
Faculty: Alex Pia, Tim Timmerman
Meeting Night: Tuesday
The purpose of this trip is to enhance the student’s
appreciation of the richness found in the history,
arts, land, and people of Italy, with a special
emphasis given to the art produced during Medieval
and Renaissance periods in Italy. Students will
experience a nine city tour which will mingle sites
such as the glorious ruins of the Colosseum, Roman
Forum, Catacombs, and Pompeii with the
magnificent architecture of the Leaning Tower of
Pisa, the Duomo, St. Mark’s Square, and the Trevi
Fountain. In addition, students will be able to take
in the breathtaking art of the masters such as
Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, Michelangelo’s David and Sistine Chapel ceiling, and
Raphael’s School of Athens. Students will have extended stays in Italy’s internationally known cities
of Rome, Venice, Florence, and Milan and well as have time to relax in some smaller, picturesque
town such as the costal resorts of Sorrento and Cinque Terra, and the hill town of Assisi. Finally, but
of no small significance, students will be able to enjoy the regional cuisine, for which Italy is well
known. Group meals are often an event that students from previous trips refer to as one of the
highlights of this tour.
Museum tours, architectural treasures, and historical ruins abound in every city we will visit, and
students will be given the preparation needed to equip them to more fully appreciate these treasures
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as they come into contact with them. Assignments will include readings dealing with major artists
and historical events that have shaped Italy and influenced the western world. Students will work
on cultural projects related to significant sites that we will be visiting. In addition, students will gain
an appreciation for the culture and the people of Italy by having weekly class lessons in learning
practical Italian that will allow them to use common greetings, introduce themselves, ask for
directions, and carry on small talk. They will also be instructed in how to order meals, understand
bus and train schedules, and be aware of cultural norms of Italian society. One goal of our study
tour will be to enable our students to return to Italy as independent travelers.
ITALY TENTATIVE ITINERARY
Day 1 – Flight from PDX Rome.
Day 2 - ROME- We spend our first day in Italy in the “Eternal City”, Rome, walking through the
splendors of ancient imperial Rome such as the Colosseum and the Forum.
Day 3 - We spend our second day in Rome doing the “Dolce Vita Stoll” down the center of Rome
with it’s accompanying sites, such as the Spanish Steps, the Vatican, and St. Peter’s Basilica, and the
Sistine Chapel.
May 4 - Visit sites such as the Catecombs and the Borghese Gardens, and, so .
Day 5 - Travel to Sorrento, where we settle in and take a stroll around town. Finally, we will end
our day with little bus ride up and down the Amalfi coast. The road allows us incredible views of
the shimmering sea, since it is located at the edge of cliffs.
Day 6 - Pompei Today we will see an incredibly preserved ancient Roman city when we take a
tour of the ruins of Pompei and learn much of what life was like for an average Roman citizen.
Day 7 - We will begin this day by ferrying to the “Island of Dreams,” Capri, where we will take a
scenic tour of this breathtaking island, where emperors lived and the celebrities vacationed.
Day 8 - Travel to Orvieto
Day 9 – ORVIETO is a city on a hill, and exemplifies a traditional, medieval Italian hill town at it’s
best. You have to take the “funicular” to get to the city. We will also visit some interesting local sites
such as the Piazza Duomo, Chapel of the Corporal, and Chapel of St. Brizio.
Day 10 – ASSISI is another hill town, but what sets it apart from the others is its basilica, the Basilica
of St. Francis, and the history behind it.
Day 11 - FLORENCE, the art lover’s paradise and the epicenter of the Renaissance! The seemingly
endless breathtaking works of the Masters are scattered through this famed city. Visit sites of
Florence - Academia, Museum of San Marco, Duomo
Day 12 – Visit some more sites of Florence - Galleria Degli Uffizi, Santa Croce, Baptistery, Medici
Chapel
Day 13 - PISA –- How can you go to Italy and not see the Leaning Tower of Pisa? We see it and
have lunch in this small quiet town on our way to the coast.
Days 14 – 15 - CINQUE TERRA – Time to slow down again and catch some sun on the beaches,
kayaking along the coast, and hiking on the hills. The Cinque Terra has picturesque hill towns along
the magnificent coast, all connected by a hiking trail (in addition to a train
Days 16 – 18 VENICE a city like no other! Built on tiny islands and interconnected with bridges,
you will not see or hear a car in the entire city. St. Mark’s Basilica, along with its square and nearby
Doge’s Palace, are some of the highlights, but art lovers will also enjoy this city’s attractions.
Days 19 – 20 - MILANO We come to the end of our journey at the upscale city of Milan, which is
the financial and fashion center of Italy. We’ll take in some great sites, including Leonardo Da
Vinci’s “Last Supper” and “La Scala” Opera House, do a little shopping in the fashion district, and
end with a closing banquet.
Day 21 - Depart Milan and arrive in Portland
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GEED 365I – Rome to Paris
Faculty: Steve Grant
Meeting Night: Wednesday
This European Study Tour will begin in Rome and
will focus on the art, the history and the
architecture of ancient and current Rome to set the
stage for the trip’s major focus, which will be the
influence of early Church and Renaissance history
and its effect on our culture today. From Rome, we
will travel south to Pompeii and experience not
only a tragic day in the life of an Italian city, but
glimpse a stoppage of time preserved for the ages.
We then will travel north to Assisi and see the
Basilica of St. Francis, and then travel on to
Florence and experience more of the great
Renaissance movement as we view many of
Michelangelo’s works including “The David” and view the works of some of Michelangelo’s
contemporaries.
From Florence, we will travel to the beautiful northwestern coastline of Italy and stay in
Monterosso where we’ll enjoy several gorgeous hikes between the villages there followed by
relaxing on the Mediterranean beaches. Following Cinque Terre, we travel north and west
from Italy to the French city of Nice which will be our hub as we travel to visit a variety of
Roman ruins and ancient architecture in the cities of Aix-en-Provence, Nimes, Arles, and
Avignon. The final two-part leg of our journey will be to Paris, about which little needs to be
said, and then on to the Beaches of Normandy and the American Cemetery before heading
back to Paris for our final night
ROME TO PARIS TENTATIVE ITINERARY
Day 1 – Leave PDX on way to Rome
Day 2 – Arrive in Rome and do walking tour to the Pantheon, Piazza Novona, Fontana De Trevi, The Spanish
Steps
Day 3 – Visit the Coliseum, San Pietro in Vincoli, The Forum, Palatine Hill, Mammertine Prison (where Peter and
Paul were incarcerated), Capitolino, Catacombs.
Day 4 – Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, The Vatican Museum, The Sistine Chapel,
Day 5 – Day trip by Train to Naples and Pompeii, or Herculaneum and Mt. Vesuvius
Day 6 – Travel to Assisi by Train. Sight seeing in Assisi and a visit to the church of St Francis of Assisi
Day 7 – Travel by Train to Florence. Introduction to the city of Florence, Italy
Day 8 – Visit the Academia (home to Michelangelo’s David), Visit the Bargello Museum, The Duomo, Santa Croce,
Michelangelo Park, The Ponte Veccio
Day 9 – Depart by train for Cinque Terre, and Monterosso for hiking and swimming in the Mediterranean
Day 10 – Depart by train for Nice after relaxing near the hotel. Site seeing and an evening in Nice.
Day 11 – Depart by train for Villa Franch Sur Mer and Monde Carlo and return for the final night in Nice
Day 12 – Depart Nice by Train for Aix-en-Provence and see the Roman and medieval remains
Day 13 – Day trip by Train for Avagnon and Arles and visit the Roman remains there
Day 14 – Depart by Train for Antibes and visit Eze and hike to the summit and then visit Nimes to see the
Coliseum
Day 15 - Day to relax and enjoy a quiet final day before Paris
Day 16 – Depart for Paris, dinner and a walk to the Eiffel Tower after dark
Day 17 – Louvre, Musee d’Orsay,
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Day 18 – Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur, Montmartre, Pantheon, Tomb de Napoleon
Day 19 – Depart by Train to Normandy and visit the battlefield beaches and the American Cemetery
Day 20 – Champs Elysee, Arc de Triumph, Place de la Concorde, Possible trip to Versailles, Eiffel Tower just before
dark to see the sunset and the evening lights across the city.
Day 21 – Return to Portland
GEED 365J – Vietnam, Hong Kong, South Korea
Faculty: Brent Wilson, Jeff Duerr
Meeting Night: Tuesday
This tour will study the history, culture, and influence
of western values and religion in Asian cultures by
visiting South Korea, Hong Kong, and Vietnam.
Students will have opportunity to visit several religious
temples and historical sites. Some of the sites will
include Changgyonggung (summer palace built in
1104 for the first Yi king), Namdaemun (14th century
gate into the city), and even the DMZ between North
and South Korea while in Seoul. You will actually be
allowed to “step” into North Korea. In Hong Kong we
will spend much of our time in Kowloon and on Hong
Kong Island. In Vietnam we visit many historical and
religious sites within Hanoi including a day trip to the “Hanoi Hilton,” the prison that housed many
United States Airman during the Vietnam War including Senator John McCain. We have even
scheduled a half-day Vietnamese cooking class in Hanoi itself. Lastly, We will also travel to Ha Long
Bay one of Vietnam’s most treasured locations with over 3000 islands within the bay. We will spend
a couple days and nights aboard a “junk” as we travel throughout the islands.
IMPORTANT - This trip offers food beyond anything you have ever thought of, which is both scary
and exciting. Most of locations we stay have ‘some understanding’ of vegetarian but they most
definitely do not understand vegan. Please keep this in mind if choosing this trip. Immunizations
will be required.
VIETNAM, HONG KONG, SOUTH KOREA TENTATIVE ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrive in Seoul, South Korea
Day 2-3 Seoul and Vicinity – travel through Seoul, visiting many historical and cultural sites
including Changgyonggung (summer palace built in 1104 for the first Yi king), Namdaemun (14th
century gate into the city) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changgyeonggung
Day 4 Panmunjom & DMZ Tour – visit Camp Bonifas and the DMZ. You will have an opportunity to
“step” into North Korea inside the United Nations building that sits on the border of both North and
South Korea. You will also go down into the tunnels of aggression that were dug by North Korea as
attack avenues to South Korea. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_Demilitarized_Zone
Day 5-7 Seoul and Vicinity
Day 8 Yoido Full Gospel Church – Attend one of the 7 Sunday services at the largest Christian
church in the world. They have almost 2,000,000 people in their congregation.
http://english.fgtv.com
Day 9 Flight to Hong Kong, China
Day 10-13 Hong Kong and Vicinity – tour Kowloon, Hong Kong Harbor, and Hong Kong Island.
Visit Victoria Peak along with Ocean Park (combination Zoo and Theme Park). The Panda’s are
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absolutely awesome! http://www.thepeak.com.hk/en/
Day 14 Flight to Hanoi, Vietnam
Day 15-17 Live Aboard in Ha Long Bay – Spend two days soaking up the sun as we tour around Ha
Long Bay on the eastern shore of Vietnam. We will be spelunking (caving), kayaking, and swimming
in one of the most beautiful scenic areas in the world. Ha Long Bay has over 5,000 islands.
http://www.orientalsails.com
Day 18-20 Hanoi and Vicinity – tour Hanoi and live in the “old quarter.” Influences of the French
occupation can still be seen in their architecture and can be tasted in their breads! Oh, the breads!!
We will visit Hoa Loa Prison, now a museum, which is where U.S. Airman were housed (including
Senator John McCain) during the Vietnam War. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanoi_Hilton
Day 21 Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – tour the grounds of Ho Chi Minh’s residence and also go to the
mausoleum and actually see Ho Chi Minh. He continues to lie in state at the mausoleum (note: he
died 9/2/1969). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ho_Chi_Min
Day 22 Fly to Portland – From the time you wake until we land in Portland… it will be 46 hours. J
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