http://www.aave.com/blog AAVE - All About Visiting Earth Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:36:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dear Abbott, I can't thank you enough for the amazing exepriences my children, Laszlo and Greta Etro, had this past summer with AAVE! They came back BIGGER AND BETTER! Really, they have a deeper appreciation for nature, for America, for diving into new friendships and adventures. I thank you so much ... http://www.aave.com/blog/2008/09/25/an-amazing-summer-experience-thank-you/ [caption id="attachment_2159" align="alignnone" width="450" caption="Backpacking in the Chugach Range"][/caption]My summer with AAVE was absolutely amazing. This was one of the best experiences I ever had, and if I had a choice I would do it again. I made great friendships with amazing people and have so many wonderful experiences to ... http://www.aave.com/blog/2008/09/24/a-summer-adventure-of-a-lifetime/ [caption id="attachment_2161" align="alignnone" width="450" caption="Cook Crew waiting for the water to boil!"][/caption]Melissa's Alaska trip was completely successful. She said it was the best summer ever. I think that while the activities - the ice climbing, backpacking, kayaking and white water rafting were fantastic- the reason this was such a ... http://www.aave.com/blog/2008/09/23/wilderness-teen-adventure-camp/ This whole trip was extremely successful and we had SUCH a great time. I was really surprised to see that when they say in the brochure "you will have the summer of your life" that you really DO have the summer of your life!! It was so amazing and I ... http://www.aave.com/blog/2008/09/23/the-summer-of-your-life/ I loved everything about my summer with AAVE! Bold West is an unbelievable and unforgettable trip! The leaders were amazing, I loved becoming friends with people all around the world, the places we went were extraordinary, and there were so many little things, jokes, and memories that made this trip ... http://www.aave.com/blog/2008/09/22/summer-with-aave/ My first summer with AAVE was an unforgettable one. Every activity we participated in was one to remember. Whether we were having our first Spanish lesson in Santander, visiting Gaudi's Park in Barcelona, or hiking the Pyrenees, we always came out of every experience with our brains filled with new ... http://www.aave.com/blog/2008/09/22/spain-summer-adventure/ The whole trip was a huge success, thank you so much!! I saw some of the most amazing sights that I have ever seen, pushed myself to try new things, found that I can physically exert myself far more than I thought possible and met the most amazing people from ... http://www.aave.com/blog/2008/09/22/the-best-summer-of-my-life-aave/ [caption id="attachment_2164" align="alignnone" width="337" caption="Glisading in the Chugach Range"][/caption] Dear AAVE Team, I cannot say enough about my daughters experience. My 105lb, 5'2", Southern California cheerleader, who has never slept in a tent, wanted to challenge herself. And challenge herself she did indeed. Having been on a previous ... http://www.aave.com/blog/2008/09/21/an-exceptional-teen-adventure-program-2/ [caption id="attachment_2088" align="alignnone" width="450" caption="Peru Machu Picchu"][/caption] My experience with AAVE was incredible. I couldn't have wished for anything more. There was never a dull moment throughout the day. I am an extremely critical and analytical person and AAVE most certainly surpassed my expectations. I particularly enjoyed spending time with my ... http://www.aave.com/blog/2008/09/21/amazing-summer-camp-in-peru/ [caption id="attachment_2097" align="alignnone" width="449" caption="Rock Climbing in Buena Vista"][/caption]It was my best summer yet, by far! It was a new, amazing experience for me and I loved it. I met so many different people and made a lot of friends that I still keep in touch with. Thanks AAVE! -Hannah ... http://www.aave.com/blog/2008/09/20/best-summer-adventure-camp/ ‹