After a very early morning start in the US, we arrived in Costa Rica safe and sound. At the San José airport we were welcomed by Kim, our driver Gerardo, and his son Gustavo. We got into two vans and headed straight to Monteverde National Reserve, stopping for a typical Costan Rican lunch on the […]
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In the predawn light, a cluster of backpacks and suitcases steadily grew in the JFK Airport.  Anticipation, expectation, trepidation and excitement mingled in a flow of introductions and farewells… Parents said their final goodbyes and we set off for Costa Rica; eagerly exchanging greetings… The plane descended through the clouds revealing azul waters and pointed peaks of green – Costa
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The group has arrived into our host community! The villagers welcomed us with an incredible ceremony, hanging leis around our necks and all of the village elders gave us their blessing. It was very moving and students and families alike were all smiles as they departed to their new homes.
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Just a few haikus from the activity we did last night. The last ones are funny. Have a good day!  Chau and Casey Arching stones surroundStalagmites drip water downAll darkness no sight The murky river Flows very quickly downstreamAll things green around Roaring river rushing pastThe playful chirping of birdsComing from all sides The flowing riverI wish
July 8th Today we had quite an adventure. After breakfast we started on our hike to the Mayan ruin of Xunantunich. As It has been raining for a few days off and on, it was muddy and swampy! At one point we had to trek through shin-deep water to get across rivers. It was well worth it though! Chena,
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