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Travel Blog | About TravelBlog | World Facts | Travel Wallpaper | Travel Forum | Travel Insurance | Services | Cameras TravelBlog Squirrel | Sherry Berger | Travel Blog ___________________ [ Search ] .Home .Newest Blogs .Bloggers .Travel Forum .Travel Guide .Travel Photos. .Africa.Antarctica.Asia.Central America Caribbean.Europe.Middle East.North America.Oceania.South America.Oceans and Seas. TravelBlog >> Squirrel Squirrel - Sherry Berger Sherry Berger I began traveling in my early twenties and found that it offered a mind opening perspective of life in relation to the lives of others around the world. Since then, I have explored close to 30 different countries throughout Europe and Central America, being immersed in their cultures and customs, many of which lack the freedom of artistic creation and expression. The realization to have had so many opportunities in life, like that of an art education, continues to be the driving force behind my motivation. Spending summers in my home town Philadelphia, time is spent as a graphic designer/art teacher/ and art exhibition/charity fundraiser for the (no name) Art Group. Winter months are spent volunteering abroad and teaching art/english to children in underprivileged areas. An "around the world" adventure begins January 22, 2006 and ends... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top Photos Blog Map Guestbook Search Blogs First Entry Latest Entry Joined on: October 17th 2005 Last Login: January 29th 2010 Blog Entries: 69 Photos: 535 Recommended by 1 Visited Countries -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RSS TB Code: [blogger=7928] Status: BLOGGER Blogs & Travel Journals by Squirrel, order by Date newest first. << back 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 next >> By Squirrel April 17th 2009 The Workshop: Take 3! Asia >> Vietnam Sock MommaSock Momma Sock Momma Hope this blog find everyone well. I know I've been out of touch with most, and I apologize! I'm at the end of my volunteer time in Vietnam (I think) and for sure it has been the busiest yet. With a very fried brain, I can't conjure up many personal thoughts/reflections at the moment, but I can write a little bit about what I've been doing and can post some photos to give you an idea. (If you're unfamiliar with the project, please see below for links to the beginning stages.) First off, I've been in business mode - and have [View Full Entry] Squirrel - Sherry Berger | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe 774 Words | 7 Comment(s) | 51 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) Published: April 17th 2009 | 274 Views | [diary=391440] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Shop! The Shop! Enjoy your tea... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Squirrel March 13th 2009 Nanny for a month Oceania >> Australia Me & HarrisonMe & Harrison Me & Harrison I'm always inspired with how smart children are, 20-month old Harrison has been no exception. With no concept of time, he's a master at living in the moment. Looking at everything as if it is a fascinating miracle, which means a smooshed bug on the floor is as spectacular as a fancy diamond ring, and a garbage truck is way cooler than...anything. This also means a stroll down the street could take hours as we discuss at length every leaf, stone and bug that come across our path. Life is stress-free, happy and simple, and Harrison keeps me smiling (and busy!) [View Full Entry] Squirrel - Sherry Berger | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe 374 Words | 3 Comment(s) | 12 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) Published: March 16th 2009 | 182 Views | [diary=381289] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modeling Career? Watering the Garden Making Breakfast -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Squirrel September 28th 2008 Memory Portraits: Vietnam Asia >> Vietnam Me & NguyenMe & Nguyen Me & Nguyen Warm greetings from Vietnam! I'm full swing back into the disabled woman's workshop that we began back in March 2008. But one of the most exciting aspects of my return was being able to deliver the memory portraits created by women of (no name) Art Group. ( About the project ). This time I'm happy to post actual video, which really shows the impact of the project. The women were touched beyond words and I was honored to represent the selflessness and talent of our group here in Vietnam. I feel it's proof that sharing one's self, one's time, talent and [View Full Entry] Squirrel - Sherry Berger | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe 493 Words | 2 Comment(s) | 4 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) Published: September 29th 2008 | 479 Views | [diary=328542] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hanh receives her portrait An translating Workshop -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Squirrel May 24th 2008 3,540 Trees Europe >> United Kingdom Little BeautyLittle Beauty Little Beauty Blogging from May 3-10th, 2008 For my last week, I set out for the Scottish Highlands to join up with Trees For Life, a non-profit organization I've been fond of since the (no name) Art Group Candle Project 2004 (our environmental beneficiary). They are also the organization from whom I've purchased many little tree gifts from. Volunteering with TFL would be an opportunity to do something a little different, working with the earth instead of people. Gettin dirty and doing something out of my comfort zone keeps it all interesting. About Trees For Life: Trees for life is an award-winning Scottish [View Full Entry] Squirrel - Sherry Berger | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe 805 Words | 1 Comment(s) | 29 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) Published: May 25th 2008 | 209 Views | [diary=279635] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Lot Of Trees Ivy A Bundle Of 30 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Squirrel April 29th 2008 Scotland Europe >> United Kingdom >> Scotland >> Aberdeenshire >> Aberdeen SketchingSketching Sketching "It will all be ok in the end. If it's not ok, it's not the end." For sometime now, I couldn't stop my gut from wanting to see the castles along the coast of Scotland. This gut decision wasn't the most "logical idea" (as if any of them have been). It came with a pretty pricey plane ticket and an ungodly transit from Vietnam: 4 planes, 2 taxis, 1 bus, and some gold old fashioned time and patience got me here in about 2 days. Still say this is not a bad deal, going across the globe in a weekend. It [View Full Entry] Squirrel - Sherry Berger | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe 217 Words | 2 Comment(s) | 18 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) Published: April 29th 2008 | 192 Views | [diary=271237] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dunnottar Castle Coastal Strolls... Coastal Strolls... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Squirrel April 17th 2008 Meeting The Trees In The Forest Asia >> Vietnam >> South Central Coast >> Hoi An Me And KarenMe And Karen Me And Karen The redwood trees are the tallest and strongest trees in the world, living for up to 2,200 years and reaching up to 380 ft. in height. Yet the root system of the redwood tree is surprisingly shallow, there is no main root. The way in which the trees are able to remain upright and strong for millennia is by growing close together with other redwood trees, intermingling and sharing root systems. Lifestart continues to grow on all levels. Karen's workload is shared by many others, adding to the success of the organization. Thank you to everyone who has gone above and [View Full Entry] Squirrel - Sherry Berger | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe 568 Words | 2 Comment(s) | 20 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) Published: April 19th 2008 | 236 Views | [diary=267383] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. John Josh Working With Tung Good Golly... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Squirrel April 16th 2008 Workshop! Asia >> Vietnam >> South Central Coast >> Hoi An Sample Embroidered CardSample Embroidered Card Sample Embroidered Card My main assignment here in Hoi An is running a workshop for some of our gals in the disabled group (aka the Sweethearts). Our goal is to make a small product line of arts/crafts to eventually be sold online. Giving them the ability and skills to create a small range of quality crafts, we hope to provide them with a sustainable income, increased self-confidence and independence in their lives. The workshop runs 4 hours a day/5 days a week, but my schedule has been more like 24/7. It's been quite the challenge to say the least. Coordinating translators, seating, wheelchairs, ramps, [View Full Entry] Squirrel - Sherry Berger | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe 258 Words | 6 Comment(s) | 17 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) Published: April 17th 2008 | 598 Views | [diary=266915] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Me And Lieu Tam Making A Mosaic Trang Embroidering -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Squirrel April 14th 2008 Living With A Broken Heart Asia >> Vietnam >> South Central Coast >> Hoi An NguyenNguyen Nguyen Meet our 2nd Nguyen. Nguyen "2" was born with a heart condition, commonly referred to as a "hole in the heart". In developed countries, this would be detected at an early age and fixed by a fairly simple procedure. But living in Vietnam, Nguyen's condition was not diagnosed until recently. She needs a complete heart and lung transplant, which at this stage is close to impossible, even if performed in a Western country. At 21 years old, Nguyen has been given a maximum of 2 years to live. She must also be very cautious. We're told that if she catches any [View Full Entry] Squirrel - Sherry Berger | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe 440 Words | 3 Comment(s) | 3 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) Published: April 15th 2008 | 197 Views | [diary=266146] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meticulous Nguyen Nguyen studying English -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Squirrel April 6th 2008 Seeing Strength, Not Weakness Asia >> Vietnam >> South Central Coast >> Hoi An HoaHoa Hoa Insight On Disabled Life In Vietnam This time last year a group of 65 disabled adults contacted Karen. This special group all live in or near Hoi An and are all disabled in some way - some through accidents, some through cerebral palsy or polio. Meeting with the group sounds like a feat in itself. Very few cafes and meeting places are wheelchair accessible. Here are some notes taken from Karen's blog last year: ...there is currently no help, support or grants the group was receiving. and they were not meeting to apply for help or sponsorship. (They looked at me [View Full Entry] Squirrel - Sherry Berger | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe 582 Words | 3 Comment(s) | 9 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) Published: April 9th 2008 | 579 Views | [diary=263474] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hoa Hanh 3-Wheel Motorbikes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Squirrel April 5th 2008 Meeting Nguyen Asia >> Vietnam >> South Central Coast >> Hoi An NguyenNguyen Nguyen Before last Saturday, we knew nothing of the boy living around the corner in the center of town. Meeting Nguyen (pronounced NEW-in), age 29, shook both me and Karen. It's not exactly certain what has happened to Nguyen, how, or when it happened. Western doctors Josh and John assess that a combination of encephalitis at the age of 18 (virus in the brain), a motorbike injury, head trauma, broken bones, malnutrition and neglect have left him in this current condition. Despite his broken body, Nguyen's brain functions normally. He has finished 12 years of schooling before the accident/disease so he is [View Full Entry] Squirrel - Sherry Berger | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe 605 Words | 11 Comment(s) | 4 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) Published: April 5th 2008 | 207 Views | [diary=263233] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nguyen's Legs Holding Harrison Nguyen And Lien -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- << back 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 next >> TravelBlog >> Squirrel Africa | Asia | Oceania | Europe | Middle East | North America | South America | Central America & Caribbean | Oceans and Seas | Antarctica World Facts, Maps & Flags | Visited Countries Map | Bloggers | Latest TravelBlogs | A Free Travel Blog Travel Wallpaper | Travel Insurance | Travel Photos | Search | Travel Forum | Travel Guide (c) 2010 TravelBlog & Bloggers | Advertise | Contact Us | Cool Stuff | Terms of Service | RSS 0.91 Tot: 0.505s; Tpl: 0.123s; cc: 8; qc: 97; dbt: 0.2722s; 1; zeus (87.106.58.197); sld: 10; ; mem: 863.3kb