Late Notice On Visit to Mali

Chris Maxwell reminded me that this is happening- The Vicarious Traveler’s series offers an opportunity to travel and learn about customs and cultures around the world. Though shared pictures, stories, music and discussions we can start to understand how interrelated we are and our role in this world we inhabit. This experience will hopefully make […]

March 3, 2012; 2:09 PM • by Oregon Hill

Chris Maxwell reminded me that this is happening–

The Vicarious Traveler’s series offers an opportunity to travel and learn about customs and cultures around the world. Though shared pictures, stories, music and discussions we can start to understand how interrelated we are and our role in this world we inhabit. This experience will hopefully make us all better stewards of our land and cultures.

Saturdays in February & March
February 4: Easter Island- Kristin Smith, lifelong traveler, will talk about her trip to Easter Island and how to save money traveling abroad.
February 25: Jordan- Virginia Vasser will talk about her trip to Jordan and offer other insights into Muslim culture.
March 3: Mali and Senegal- Dr. Robin Poulton and Virginia Vasser discuss their visits to two former French colonies. Dr. Poulton’s recent book oabout Mali will be available for purchase at the hostel after the program.
March 31: Tanzania- Alice Baird presents slides of Tanzania’s gorgeous scenery and amazing wildlife.
3:30-5 p.m.
Richmond Main Library

Refreshments provided by the Richmond Hostel Committee. Programs are free and the public is invited.

The series is part of Hostelling International’s Opening Doors, Opening Minds initiative, which brings into sharp focus a vision that hostellers can become caring world citizens who are catalysts in creating a more peaceful world.

Programs will be followed by an optional tour of the future Richmond Hostel under
development near the Main Library.

A couple of quick editorial notes/comments-

Segou, Mali is one of Richmond’s Sister Cities.

While the Times Disgrace continues to trumpet the corporate development plans, it’s things like the Sister Cities program and the future Richmond Hostel that really speak for sustainable, intelligent tourism in Richmond.