Gearing up for departure
25. joulukuuta 2019, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Happy Holidays to all. In just a week, 14 students and 2 professors will travel through Costa Rica, visiting both well-known eco-tourism locations and destinations off the beaten path. As they travel,Lue lisää
Alajuela town
31. joulukuuta 2019, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Today we explored this cute town near the airport. There is so much local color here. We started in central market, danced in the park, and visited a church.
My group rocks
31. joulukuuta 2019, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
This group is up for an adventure. They will be so fun to travel with.
Mask workshop
1. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Students enjoyed a great workshop with senior Montoya. You see them with traditional, handmade masks used for celebrations. Students made masks, as well.
Trapiche lesson
1. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Students learned about sugar cane and made their own juice with a small trapiche.
Typical lunch
1. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
This is the traditional lunch plate with choice of protein. Sam is sitting under the plantains.
Nacientes Pal Michal
2. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Staying for two days in a community tourism project...an area known for coffee. Took a short trek with our local guide.
Pizza with local family
2. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Dinner was homemade pizza with a local family who serve as local hosts. It is part of the community tourism model we are exploring. It also brings in additional income, important now since they listLue lisää
Blue flag rated river
2. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Thus community is based along a river that is so clean that you can drink right out if it. But that is because the community has taken great measures to protect it.
Trapiche lesson
2. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
At Doña Rosa farm learning about sugar cane. This is a huge trapiche and students are serving in place of the oxen. The juice is so sweet and we mix it with sour oranges.
Tortilla lesson
2. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 70 °F
Forgot to post about making cheese tortillas on our first day. Delicious.
Cooking competition
2. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 64 °F
Students learned to make guacamole and pico de gallo. Then, we judged for both taste and presentation. Delicious.
Dance lessons from local students
2. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 64 °F
Local students joined us for dinner and taught 4 dances...salsa, merengue, bachata, and cumbia.
Coffee production
2. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Students are learning about coffee planting and harvesting. Then, they roasted, ground, and packaged the coffee.
Million dollars views
3. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 66 °F
Exploring the mountains by horseback. Stunning views.
Trekking in Santa Elena Reserve
4. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Our guide led us on a lively hike through the preserve. As expected, temperatures are lower and there is some misty rain. We learned a lot about the plant life and how the rainforest differs from theLue lisää
Zipline canopy tour
5. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Students completed the extremo canopy zip line tour...one of the largest in Central America. Nine brave souls did the Tarzan swing...yikes.
Wind energy
5. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Costa Rica uses renewable energy in the firms of wind, solar, hydro, etc. they are just about at 100% renewable electricity. Use of gas/petroleum is still an issue when we look at all energy needs.Lue lisää
Crossing Lake Arenal
5. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Taking a short cut this morning to get to Arenal. The water is super choppy, which is not uncommon here. We are pointed towards the volcano but the view is foggy. We will see it better from townLue lisää
Coati sighting
5. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Found a lone Coati on the side of the road. He is, unfortunately, getting fed by tourists and is looking for food.
Toucan sighting
5. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 73 °F
Found a group of yellow necked toucans right next to the road. Took great pics with my camera so this is a pic of a pic.
Mistico park
5. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 73 °F
Great ten at a hanging bridges park. Saw spider monkeys, bats, two snakes (one was a viper), and a coati.
Arenal volcano
6. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Great views of the volcano this morning.
Smores again
6. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Taught the local children how to make this common American treat. They loved it.
Planting
6. tammikuuta 2020, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
We planted pineapples, strawberries, and sour sop with the local kids.




















































































MatkaajaHope y’all have an amazing time and can’t wait for pics and updates!!!
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