BLOCK BREAKS AWAYFOR ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS

Many thanks to the nearly 400 alumni, parents, and friends who have traveled with CC between 2014 and 2017. Often the most memorable highlights of any itinerary are the people we meet and the experiences we share along the way, regardless of the destination. Traveling with other alumni, parents, or those connected to CC, we find ourselves in just the right company — intelligent, adventurous, and engaged with the world. CC people repeatedly choose curiosity about the unknown over fear of the unknown. After all, as Mark Twain said, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of [humankind] and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.”

On the following pages, enjoy a look back on where we’ve been and then look forward to where we’re going. You’ll find planned itineraries for 2018 and beyond. For the most up-to-date information on these and other trips, please bookmark: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/travelstudy and be sure to provide CC with your most up-to-date email address as many trips are promoted electronically.

“WE TR AVEL, SOME OF US FOR EVER,

TO SEEK OTHER STATES,

OTHER LIVES, OTHER SOULS.” ― Anaïs Nin

2014Cuba (Associate Professor of Sociology Eric Popkin)Antarctica (Professor of Geology Christine Siddoway)

2015Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe (Associate Professor, Organismal Biology and Ecology Emilie Gray)Tuscany (Professor of History Susan Ashley)KoreaGhost Ranch, New Mexico (Professor of Physics Shane Burns)Food and Wine of Western Colorado (Peter McCarville ’84)National Parks of Eastern Utah (Peter McCarville ’84)

2016Galapagos and Machu Picchu (Professor of Organismal Biology and Ecology Jim Ebersole)Tanzania (Assistant Professor of Anthropology Krista Fish)National Parks of Eastern Utah reprise (Peter McCarville ’84)Vietnam and Cambodia (Associate Professor of History John Williams)

2017Cuba (Professor of Political Science Juan Lindau)Bryce and Zion National Parks (Peter McCarville ’84)Peru (Gary Ziegler ’64)Solar Eclipse (Professor of Physics Shane Burns)

Here’s a look back on our Block Break Away programs:

“It was great fun to be in a magical,

beautiful, and invigorating place

physically. It was a treat (and honor)

being with other inquisitive intelligent

minds and having the opportunity

to learn about so many different

‘academic’ areas specific to the

location. And best of all, I made new

friends and they all have a tie to CC!”

— Becky Sisk Foerschler ’80

“Interesting people. Gorgeous

scenery. I liked having our expert

geologist right there to explain what

we were viewing. Didn’t have to think

about anything in terms of food/

transportation/directions/what to see

— loved that, all those details were

taken care of which let me just focus

on enjoying the trip, which

was fabulous…”

— Kim Stern P’18

“Wonderful group of intelligent and

curious people. Many of us made

lifelong friends.”

— Mary Preuss ’76

“We really can’t tell you what we

liked best. It was all world class.”

— Lloyd ’76 and Linda Hayne

“This was going to be a great

trip anyway, but the incredible

knowledge and insights that

Professor Lindau was able to

share informally with one-on-one

conversations, small groups,

and formal lectures made this

an amazing once-in-a-lifetime

experience.”

— Keith Engel P’18

“The CC magic does not stop.”

— Michael G. Sawaya ’71, P’05

“Well-organized overall, great

group of people to share a week

with, nice selection of inns and

restaurants. Well done! It was

especially nice to reconnect with

others who valued the open/

engaged spirit of a CC education.

The trip confirmed why I enjoyed

my time at CC so much.”

— Patricia Aronstein ’80

“The trip was a great combination

of riding, hiking, learning, laughing,

relaxing over cocktails and great

food, and making new friends.”

— Maryl Blackwell P’17

ARGENTINIAN PATAGONIA January 5-16, 2018 with Professor of History Peter Blasenheim. “Brazilianist though I am, I’ve developed a secondary field in Argentine history over the years and I would be thrilled to have the opportunity to share what will be a marvelous learning experience and much fun. Recall that Argentina is the Latin American country where the traditions of the European Enlightenment and classical liberalism have sunk their roots most deeply, but these traditions have clashed, sometimes violently, with the region’s authoritarian political tradition, which predated independence and is still very much alive. This collision explains what one Argentine historian calls ‘the secret of the configuration of the Argentine political spirit,’ which, in turn, pervades the country’s history, its politics, its literature and every aspect of its culture — including what is perhaps Argentina’s outstanding contribution to world culture — the tango, a dance form that entangles these two traditions in an erotic embrace but does not allow the two partners to look each other in the eye. Wouldn’t it be splendid to be together and to talk about all these things in Buenos Aires and Patagonia?”

We will begin in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires before departing for Patagonia, a vast land that has been shaped by time, wind, and glacial movements. Highlights include colonies of elephant seals, migrating whales, and guanacos, the relatives of camels, at Valdes Peninsula. See the largest warm weather Magellanic penguins at Punta Tombo. Gaze in awe at the magnificent glaciers of glimmering ice at Los Glaciares National Park. From local estancias (sheep ranches) to comfortable hotels, this tour will delight and surprise you.

THEATRE AND ART IN NEW YORK CITY April 18-22, 2018 with Professor of Theatre and Dance Tom Lindblade. In this tour of New York City, known by some as the Capital of the World, you’ll spend time in the neighborhoods of Manhattan and enjoy exploring some of the lesser-known nooks of the city. Visit the famed locations of major movie dramas, the skyscrapers that make up the world’s most iconic skyline, and sit back for a Broadway show. You’ll taste authentic New York pizza at Grimaldi’s without waiting in the world-famous line around the block. Cruise on the Hudson River to the tunes of a live band, sipping wine as the sun sets. Enjoy the ultimate cosmopolitan experience (in the city that invented the Cosmopolitan). During this Block Break Away, tour participants will enjoy a special gathering of New York area CC alumni, parents, and friends, along with Colorado College President Jill Tiefenthaler and special guests from campus at 7 World Trade Center. The “Big Apple” has more to delight and entertain than anywhere else in the world with 150 world-class museums, 18,000 restaurants, 37 Broadway theatres, and a revitalized Times Square. Even Grand Central Terminal is grander today than it was in its former glory. Highlights of the trip include opportunities to explore Chelsea Market, High Line Park, Central Park, the Met Museum, and the Museum of the Moving Image, as well as a Broadway show and a variety of exciting dining experiences. Suitable for first-time or experienced New York City visitors, this program includes a number of flexible options.

CHICAGO: ARCHITECTURE AND ARTS IN THE WINDY CITY June 20-24, 2018 with Professor of History Doug Monroy. Chicago is one of the finest cities in the U.S., with captivating architecture, art, history, and recreational and culinary delights. We invite you to explore this American gem with Professor Monroy and perhaps experience it as never before. In this tour of Chicago, you’ll explore the Willis Tower, the Theatre District, the Riverwalk, and Magnificent Mile. You’ll visit the historic Lower West Side, the multicultural mosaic of Chicago; the world’s largest commercial building known as TheMart, and charming Old Town. Round it out with a visit to the Shedd Aquarium, Millennium Park, and the Art Institute of Chicago. During this Block Break Away, tour participants will enjoy a special gathering of Chicago-area CC alumni, parents, and friends, along with President Jill Tiefenthaler and special guests joining you from campus.

July 3-July 9, 2018 with Eric Perramond, associate professor and director of Southwest studies. Some believe that Burgundy is the most fascinating and complex wine region in the world, largely because it is also the most personal and individualistic. Nowhere else does wine produce such an expression of the soil and of the person who made it. It is wine at its peak but also at its most artisanale. Join CC Professor Eric Perramond on this fascinating walking journey through this beguiling part of France. Meander through vineyards, meet some of the most important winemakers in the region, and visit off-the-beaten-path places with special access provided for Colorado College participants. Professor Perramond grew up in a bicultural, bilingual family (English/French) and is an environmental geographer with interests in water, land, climate, and livelihoods. His interest in wine reflects a devotion to understanding the connections between culture, place, landscape, and terroir. He also has a minor wine collection in his basement cellar.

STROLLING THE RICH TERROIRS OF BURGUNDY, A FEAST FOR THE SENSES

ICELAND: LAND OF FIRE AND ICE June 26-July 4, 2018 with Professor of Geology Jeff Noblett. When asked to serve as faculty study leader on this special Icelandic Block Break Away Professor Noblett shared his excitement, “Being able to stand where a mid-ocean ridge reaches the surface, and follow it inland, witness recent volcanic activity, and discover how this activity might reflect the way in which our earliest continents began to form makes Iceland a geological hotspot (pun intended!). I look forward to sharing with you some of what I have learned over the years from how knowing the atomic structure of silicate minerals allows us to predict the nature of volcanic eruptions and hazards, to the plate tectonic theory that describes how rifts and hot spots form and move, to the actual volcanic, glacial, and geothermal geology of Iceland that we will see on this excursion.” Active volcanoes provide natural spas throughout Iceland; glaciers and mountains dot the country, providing many rivers flowing to the ocean; and the Gulf Stream warms the island. Discover this warmth for yourself in Iceland’s famous natural spas; on the trails of its mountains, waterfalls, and volcanoes; and in the culture of its people.

GREAT TRAINS AND GRAND CANYONS October 21-26, 2018 with Professor of Economics and Business Mark Smith. “The Grand Canyon is the one great sight which every American should see.” In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt said these words when he first laid eyes on one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights. Every traveler should explore our own beautiful American West, and that is exactly what you will do on this exciting journey through Arizona. This travel experience features a combination of American West highlights with the scenery of Grand Canyon National Park and the red rocks of Sedona, the Native American history at the Montezuma Castle National Monument, the Old West nostalgia of two train rides, and five nights at a resort property in Sedona, Arizona.

Just north of Phoenix, Sedona is known for its upscale resorts, artist galleries, and breathtaking red rock scenery, and is the perfect “home base” for this six-day adventure.

Professor Smith is an expert in western water resources. His courses in natural resource and environmental economics have explored issues ranging from Glen Canyon Dam to Native American water rights to mining to conservation of national parks. His grandfather was a steam engineer for the Santa Fe railroad. This will be his first time to Sedona without a van full of students.

“BEYOND THE SEA:” MUSICAL EXPLORATIONS OF THE WINDWARD ISLANDS March 19-26, 2019 with Assistant Professor of Music Ryan Bañagale ’00. “Sailing takes me away,” sang Christopher Cross once upon a time. Now it is your turn to experience the sounds of the sea. Join us on the beautiful Le Ponant as we visit Barbados, Tobago Cays, Grenada, Union Island, St. Vincent, Martinique, and St. Lucia, all the while exploring the importance of music in our lives. As an internationally recognized musicologist with a passion for public engagement, Bañagale demystifies the powerful nature of music. As a group of voyagers, we will examine our emotional connection and why certain music resonates within us so profoundly, including the genres that appeal most to those on board the ship as well as those of the inhabitants on our itinerary islands. We’ll ponder what music we would want with us if castaway on a deserted island, but with all of the comforts and none of the grief. And, just for the fun of it, we’ll look at the role of sailing to a host of musicians over time, from Richard Wagner’s Flying Dutchman to Billie Holiday’s “Sailboat in the Moonlight,” from the Beach Boys’ “Sloop John B,” to “I am on a Boat” by Lonely Island — and many more. Come sail away, come sail away with CC.

WINE COUNTRY: NAPA AND SONOMA FEATURING A SELECTION OF CC VINTNERS Spring 2019. California’s culture comes alive on a trip through the bounty and beauty of wine country. Visit vineyards, indulge in rich wines, olive oils, and cheeses in Napa and Sonoma. From a hands-on cooking class to savory tastings, you’ll experience the trends and traditions that define the region.

HIKING SCOTLAND’S INNER AND OUTER HEBRIDES June 15-25, 2019 with Professor of Geology Eric Leonard. This trip takes us along Scotland’s west coast, a unique seascape, wild and exposed, dominated by the archipelago of islands that make up the Inner and Outer Hebrides. Sculpted by the sea from geology both ancient and young, these islands have long and varied coastlines, with high cliffs, spectacular sea lochs or fjords, sandy or rocky bays, caves and arches — always something new to draw you around the next corner, and always the sound and smell of the ocean at the very edge of Europe. The itinerary takes us from south to north along the western edge of highland Scotland across incomparably beautiful — and fascinating — islands. Edges are immensely important in geology because it is there that continents have repeatedly met and parted, on each occasion leaving the trace of their tectonic dance written clearly in the landscape.

Professor Leonard‘s specialties are glacial geology, paleoclimate, and geomorphology (the study of landforms and earth-surface processes). His own research work has focused on the U.S. and Canadian Rocky Mountains, the Washington Cascades, and the Andes and coastal areas of Chile. He has also done geological fieldwork and led geology field courses in Scotland, Argentina, Costa Rica, New Zealand, western Canada, and throughout the American West. In addition to his geological expertise, Leonard has strong interests in history, skiing, photography, and all kinds of exotic foods.

POLAR BEARS AND BELUGA WHALES July 28-August 3, 2019 with Miro Kummel, associate professor and director of Environmental Programs. Head north and discover the beauty and wildness of Churchill, Manitoba. Known as the “Polar Bear Capital of the World,” this small town on the banks of the Hudson Bay is famous for these majestic animals, who spend summer and fall on the local shores before returning to the pack ice when it forms in early winter. In summer they share the area with more than 60,000 beluga whales and a wide variety of other wildlife. Come and see this annual exhibition that can only be found here in the Canadian north, and meet the local people who call it home.

Miroslav “Miro” Kummel is a population ecologist whose research connects the boundaries of mathematics, biology, and climatology. His research focuses on two distinct areas of spatial ecology — population dynamics in complex networks and the role of climate change in species migrations.

GUIDED WALKING: OLYMPIC PENINSULA, WASHINGTON Easy to Moderate Terrain: 4-9 Miles Daily

August 2019 with guide Heather Harding ’88. A landscape of monumental trees clad in green epiphytes, wild rivers, giant ferns, and rugged beaches scattered with driftwood awaits you on the Washington coast. The largest temperate rainforest on the planet, Olympic National Park is unspeakably lush, with cathedral groves of Sitka spruces sheltering herds of Roosevelt elk, subalpine meadows, and mossy river banks concealing merganser nests and river otters. Here, you float the Elwha River, spotting eagles and marveling at the dense green riverbanks. Peer into tidal pools alive with starfish and vivid green anemones during a walk on Ruby Beach, and pass imposing sea stacks, basking seals, and wave-skimming oystercatchers as you go. Savor the bounty of the peninsula during wine tastings and delicious meals that showcase the region’s fresh salmon, local cheeses, and organic produce. It’s a region unlike any in North America, home to a rich diversity of climates and landscapes — an ideal walking destination for travelers hoping to experience it all.

ANDEAN BIRDING: ECUADOR August 2019 with guide and founder of Andean Birding, Charlie Vogt ’76, and Marc Snyder, CC Professor of Organismal Biology and Ecology. On this Amazonian and Andean adventure, you’ll be guided by Vogt, an expert on birds of Ecuador. An accomplished bird photographer and recordist, he has done bird surveys for foundations, discovered a new bird species for Ecuador, has many new provincial and altitude records, has published scientific papers on bird distribution and behavior, and has expansive knowledge of neotropical natural history. In addition to his CC degree in biology, he has a master’s in evolutionary biology from Northern Arizona University. His work experience includes serving the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology for eight years.

On this journey, you will begin in Quito, Ecuador, and then fly to Coca and travel by boat to the Sacha Lodge, marveling in canopy views, forest trails and canoe rides. Visit the diverse foothill forest at WildSumaco Wildlife Sanctuary, explore the lush cloud forest reserve at San Isidro, and head to the Guango Lodge, located near the paramo and hot springs of Papallacta and paradise for hummingbird lovers and photographers. Next, see Andean condors at Antisana, the fourth highest volcano of the northern Andes at 18,714 feet, and round out your journey with visits to Refugio Paz, a private nature reserve in the western foothills of the Ecuadorian Andes, the Milpe Orchid and Bird Sanctuary, the Silanche Reserve, and Mashpi Reserve. No trip to Ecuador would be complete without sampling some Ecuadorian chocolate. You’ll have to leave the birds but bring home some chocolate!

ANTARCTICA SOLAR ECLIPSE December 2021 with Professor of Physics Shane Burns and Professor of Geology Christine Siddoway. Timed right after Thanksgiving, participants will be in place for the total solar eclipse on Dec. 4. Let us know if you are interested and we will keep you updated as plans progress.

PROPOSED TRAVEL NOT YET SCHEDULED:

AlaskaBotswanaChileCosta RicaDalmatia

Israel JapanKilimanjaroBiking the MidwestNepal/Bhutan

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