T I M I - H O L A !
We just completed our 10th year as directors of Camp Belknap. For the next four months we are on sabbatical living in Chile as a family with our sons Noah and Tobin. This is a blog of our time abroad. In Spanish “hola” means hello or hi and therefore we’ve named this blog in Belknap fashion: instead of Timi-Hi… Timi-Hola!
-Steph and Seth Kassels
#1. Transition
On September 4, 2022, we departed our home at Camp Belknap in Tuftonboro New Hampshire and arrived on the other end of the world to our new home for 4 months in Frutillar, Chile…
#2. Just what the doctor ordered?
Today we skied on a Volcano. Writing that sounds a bit nuts. Really?!?
#3. Noah Kassels- What, no second last name?
#4. Fiestas Patrias – Creativity and Risk
Just over a week into starting their new school, with very little Spanish yet understood, Noah and Tobin were asked to perform with their classes the national chilean dance…
#5. Mascarillas (Masks) & Simplicity
#6. Helado de Piña
We had the opportunity to spend 5 days at Antillanca, a small ski area about two hours from where we live.
#7. It’s not all perfect…
#8. Top 10 Desserts of South America
By Tobin Kassels
It is my goal to fully trial and embrace the foods of Chile…
#9. My interpretation of an overnight school field trip
By Noah Kassels
From the time I was handed the form to go on an overnight field trip at the local volcano…
#10. Home
It is always interesting to consider calling a place home. For many that attend Belknap, they say “Belknap is my home away from home.”
#11. Run on Gas
We drove to the gas station and on our way passed a long long line of cars.
#12. It’s not about the stuff
#13. Time to be present
We have been granted this opportunity to have time…
#14. Cabin Night
Our trip to Cole Cole was our family’s version of a cabin night at Belknap.
#15. Parenting a Teenager
#16. Getting ROC’d
We were left last minute with a long weekend without plans. And somehow, we got super lucky and found Cochamo.
#17. Ode to Osorno
#18. Gracias
We arrived and they wrapped us right into their family and friends. A cascade of connection and love.
#19. Three Generations of Adventuring
We are never too young or old to try something new.
#20. Resilience
Last week turned our beautiful world a bit upside. We were caught off guard because life has felt blissful.
#21. Messerstock-a-paloozathon-fest Kopernifest
We should celebrate more…
#22. Belonging
#23. Growth Mindset
Growth happens on all levels when we allow ourselves to take a leap of faith, be vulnerable and see what happens.