Education 185/215/321/322: New Mexico

Maybe had a little too much fun at El Morro.

Paso por Aquí

A recap of our adventures this previous Sunday to El Morro, or Inscription Rock, and our introduction to caving at Xenolith Cave.

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This is only half of the showroom inside at Perry Null Trading Company, featuring countless pieces of jewelry, pottery, fetishes, baskets, and rugs that caught the whole crew up for a few hours.

Pawn Stars

Last Saturday we visited Perry Null Trading Company and Pawn Shop as well as the Gallup flea market and made out like bandits.

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The Hogback trail behind Rehoboth, that we finally got a chance to explore...at night!

Night Hike

With evenings off and perpetually adventurous souls in the group, leave it to us to decide that the only acceptable spot for viewing the stars was at the top of the Hogback hills behind Rehoboth.

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Carol Bremer-Bennett, the superintendent of Rehoboth Christian School, pays a visit to share her Navajo culture with the group.

Culture in the Common Room

The other night we were lucky enough to be paid a visit by Rehoboth Christian School's superintendent, Carol Bremer-Bennett, to speak about her experiences, culture, and heritage.

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The New Mexico Squad in front of Window Rock, the geological landmark for which the location of the government of the Navajo Nation is named after.

A Window Into the Past

A look at our escapades this Sunday, which included trips to the J. L. Hubbell Trading Post, Window Rock Park, and El Rancho historic hotel.

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Spider Rock is a sort of spiritual monument for the Navajo people. In Navajo legend it is said to be the home of Spider Woman, the deity responsible for giving them the gift of weaving, which is now a cornerstone of Navajo art and culture.

If Walls Could Talk

Our hiking experiences were blown out of the water on Saturday, which was was spent following in the footsteps of the ancient Navajo and Pueblo tribes in the awe-inspiring Canyon de Chelly in Chinle, Arizona.

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The seven of the (hopefully) future educators jamming at Canyon de Chelly! (From left to right: Laura, Olivia, Hannah, Nate, Jen, Peter, Mollie)

In the Thick of Things: Part 2

Last night, those of us working in the elementary school let the whole world know just what's going through our minds when we're counting to 100 with the kids. Tonight, the three of us in the high school let you know what we've been up to this week, besides (again) gallavanting through the mountains and marathoning Harry Potter in the evenings. 

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The seven of the (hopefully) future educators jamming at Canyon de Chelly! (From left to right: Laura, Olivia, Hannah, Nate, Jen, Peter, Mollie)

In the Thick of Things: Part 1

After five days of working in the schools, we're bound to have learned something by now. Each member of the Gallup Squad working in the elementary school shares just a bit of what they've been up to this week, besides gallavanting through the mountains and marathoning Harry Potter in the evenings. 

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Get to Know Your Bloggers

Learn about your bloggers, Olivia and Hannah, for the J-Term 2015 Education Observations trip to Gallup, New Mexico.

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