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    Waves For Change: Community Outreach Through Surfing

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    Waves for Change Project Cape Town, South Africa Volunteering in Cape Town with Waves for Change was a highlight of my trip to South Africa. They use surfing to provide health and education support for township kids. Life in South African townships can be rough. Many communities are plagued with high crime, drug use, and […] More

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      Blessed By A Monk: How I Got My Magic Sak Yant Tattoo

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      Getting a Sak Yant Tattoo in Thailand Nakhon Chai Si, Thailand Over 40 people watched in silence as a famous Thai monk repeatedly penetrated my flesh like a sewing machine. His Sak Yant needle sent waves of searing pain into my back. Traditional Sak Yant (also called Sak Yan, or Yantra) tattoos are hand-etched onto […] More