Gearing up for departure
2019年12月25日, アメリカ ⋅ ⛅ 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,もっと詳しく
Alajuela town
2019年12月31日, コスタリカ ⋅ ⛅ 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
2019年12月31日, コスタリカ ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
This group is up for an adventure. They will be so fun to travel with.
Mask workshop
2020年1月1日, コスタリカ ⋅ ⛅ 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
2020年1月1日, コスタリカ ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Students learned about sugar cane and made their own juice with a small trapiche.
Typical lunch
2020年1月1日, コスタリカ ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
This is the traditional lunch plate with choice of protein. Sam is sitting under the plantains.
Nacientes Pal Michal
2020年1月2日, コスタリカ ⋅ ☀️ 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
2020年1月2日, コスタリカ ⋅ ☀️ 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 listもっと詳しく
Blue flag rated river
2020年1月2日, コスタリカ ⋅ ☀️ 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
2020年1月2日, コスタリカ ⋅ ☀️ 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
2020年1月2日, コスタリカ ⋅ 🌧 70 °F
Forgot to post about making cheese tortillas on our first day. Delicious.
Cooking competition
2020年1月2日, コスタリカ ⋅ 🌧 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
2020年1月2日, コスタリカ ⋅ 🌧 64 °F
Local students joined us for dinner and taught 4 dances...salsa, merengue, bachata, and cumbia.
Coffee production
2020年1月2日, コスタリカ ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Students are learning about coffee planting and harvesting. Then, they roasted, ground, and packaged the coffee.
Million dollars views
2020年1月3日, コスタリカ ⋅ 🌧 66 °F
Exploring the mountains by horseback. Stunning views.
Trekking in Santa Elena Reserve
2020年1月4日, コスタリカ ⋅ ⛅ 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 theもっと詳しく
Zipline canopy tour
2020年1月5日, コスタリカ ⋅ ⛅ 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
2020年1月5日, コスタリカ ⋅ ⛅ 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.もっと詳しく
Crossing Lake Arenal
2020年1月5日, コスタリカ ⋅ ⛅ 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 townもっと詳しく
Coati sighting
2020年1月5日, コスタリカ ⋅ ⛅ 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
2020年1月5日, コスタリカ ⋅ 🌧 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
2020年1月5日, コスタリカ ⋅ 🌧 73 °F
Great ten at a hanging bridges park. Saw spider monkeys, bats, two snakes (one was a viper), and a coati.




















































































旅行者Hope y’all have an amazing time and can’t wait for pics and updates!!!
旅行者So glad you all made it safely! Happy New Year 🎉
旅行者Happy New Years! Have a great time!