Habitat for Humanity-- internationally

Nords · 07-26-2006, 10:36 PM

I've never thought about it before, but of course HFH sponsors international trips to build homes & schools.

http://www.habitat.org/cd/gv/schedule.aspx

Here's a sample:
New Mexico -- July 31-Aug 13, 2006. Join the second annual women’s build to Taos, New Mexico for awesome scenery and cultural opportunities.

Mongolia -- August 26 – September 9, 2006. Travel with us on this amazing adventure to Mongolia!

Tajikistan -- Sept. 2-16, 2006. Are you searching for an interesting and rewarding adventure? Come build houses and hope in Tajikistan.

Guyana – Sept. 14 - Oct. 1, 2006. Participate in the first Global Village Women Build project in Guyana!

New Zealand -- Nov 4-18, 2006. Come along on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to the spectacular South Island of New Zealand!

And, of course, they're coming to Hawaii in November...

Ed_The_Gypsy · 07-26-2006, 10:42 PM

Our local chapter near Bellingham, WA, for many years went down to Costa Rica in Jan or Feb to build houses there. That local director has since retired, but maybe they still do it.

Nords · 07-26-2006, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed_The_Gypsy

Costa Rica in Jan or Feb

I must admit that the thought of surfing crossed my mind.

$1200-$1800, and surely there'd be a nearby beach with a free hour or two of sunlight each day...

**REWahoo** · 07-27-2006, 07:20 AM

New Mexico and Hawaii are "international"? Do you need a passport for the trip?

astromeria · 07-27-2006, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Nords

New Mexico -- July 31-Aug 13, 2006.

I read about an airline rep who wouldn't allow someone to cash in their FF miles for a domestic trip to New Mexico since it's a foreign country

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Originally Posted by Nords

Guyana – Sept. 14 - Oct. 1, 2006.

Don't drink the Kool-Aid

Scrooge · 07-27-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by astromeria

I read about an airline rep who wouldn't allow someone to cash in their FF miles for a domestic trip to New Mexico since it's a foreign country*

I have heard at least 3 widely different versions of this story over the last 20ish years*

astromeria · 07-27-2006, 09:49 AM

My husband and I gave a lift to one of his colleagues in Silicon Valley, an excellent graphic artist/UI designer. While chatting about travel, I mentioned that I liked Wyoming. He asked if it was in new England

Unlike me, he apparently never zoned out in US history class staring at the map.

Nords · 07-27-2006, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by REWahoo!

New Mexico and Hawaii are "international"?* Do you need a passport for the trip?

Don't get me started. Today I agreed to pay $18 for shipping a six-ounce package of anti-bird stickers because "regular U.S. postal service is not available to Hawaii".

$#%^amn zebra doves better not fly into any windows after these stickers go up.

Ed_The_Gypsy · 07-27-2006, 08:17 PM

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I must admit that the thought of surfing crossed my mind....

They work pretty hard, Nords. The way to ensure beach time is to stay a few days longer than the others.

califdreamer · 07-27-2006, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by REWahoo!

New Mexico and Hawaii are "international"? Do you need a passport for the trip?

Unlike Texas, New Mexico and Hawaii are indeed part of the United States

**REWahoo** · 07-27-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by califdreamer

Unlike Texas, New Mexico and Hawaii are indeed part of the United States

Yep...

unclemick · 07-27-2006, 10:31 PM

Yep

Back in our RV days the SO fell in love with the Texas anti litter signs and bumper stickers:

Don't mess with Texas.

heh heh heh heh heh - people in New Orleans used to think those - not from NO( ala Lyle Lovett) acted funny and didn't talk rite.

07-26-2006, 10:36 PM	#1
Nords Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oahu Posts: 15,734	Habitat for Humanity-- internationally I've never thought about it before, but of course HFH sponsors international trips to build homes & schools. http://www.habitat.org/cd/gv/schedule.aspx Here's a sample: New Mexico -- July 31-Aug 13, 2006. Join the second annual women’s build to Taos, New Mexico for awesome scenery and cultural opportunities. Mongolia -- August 26 – September 9, 2006. Travel with us on this amazing adventure to Mongolia! Tajikistan -- Sept. 2-16, 2006. Are you searching for an interesting and rewarding adventure? Come build houses and hope in Tajikistan. Guyana – Sept. 14 - Oct. 1, 2006. Participate in the first Global Village Women Build project in Guyana! New Zealand -- Nov 4-18, 2006. Come along on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to the spectacular South Island of New Zealand! And, of course, they're coming to Hawaii in November... __________________ * * For more info see "About Me" in my profile.

07-26-2006, 10:42 PM	#2
Ed_The_Gypsy Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,872	Re: Habitat for Humanity-- internationally Our local chapter near Bellingham, WA, for many years went down to Costa Rica in Jan or Feb to build houses there. That local director has since retired, but maybe they still do it. __________________ "Ain't got no money for no old-age pension; I'm so broke, I can't pay attention!"

07-27-2006, 07:20 AM	#4
REWahoo Administrator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 11,608	Re: Habitat for Humanity-- internationally New Mexico and Hawaii are "international"? Do you need a passport for the trip? __________________ [Closed for renovation]

07-27-2006, 09:49 AM	#7
astromeria Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,375	Re: Habitat for Humanity-- internationally My husband and I gave a lift to one of his colleagues in Silicon Valley, an excellent graphic artist/UI designer. While chatting about travel, I mentioned that I liked Wyoming. He asked if it was in new England Unlike me, he apparently never zoned out in US history class staring at the map. __________________ You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might find you get what you need.

07-27-2006, 10:31 PM	#12
unclemick Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: north of Kansas City Posts: 5,553	Re: Habitat for Humanity-- internationally Yep Back in our RV days the SO fell in love with the Texas anti litter signs and bumper stickers: Don't mess with Texas. heh heh heh heh heh - people in New Orleans used to think those - not from NO( ala Lyle Lovett) acted funny and didn't talk rite.

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