Gearing up for departure
25 декабря 2019 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 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,Читать далее
Alajuela town
31 декабря 2019 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ⛅ 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 декабря 2019 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
This group is up for an adventure. They will be so fun to travel with.
Mask workshop
1 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ⛅ 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 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Students learned about sugar cane and made their own juice with a small trapiche.
Typical lunch
1 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
This is the traditional lunch plate with choice of protein. Sam is sitting under the plantains.
Nacientes Pal Michal
2 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ☀️ 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 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ☀️ 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 listЧитать далее
Blue flag rated river
2 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ☀️ 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 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ☀️ 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 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ 🌧 70 °F
Forgot to post about making cheese tortillas on our first day. Delicious.
Cooking competition
2 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ 🌧 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 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ 🌧 64 °F
Local students joined us for dinner and taught 4 dances...salsa, merengue, bachata, and cumbia.
Coffee production
2 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Students are learning about coffee planting and harvesting. Then, they roasted, ground, and packaged the coffee.
Million dollars views
3 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ 🌧 66 °F
Exploring the mountains by horseback. Stunning views.
Trekking in Santa Elena Reserve
4 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ⛅ 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 theЧитать далее
Zipline canopy tour
5 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ⛅ 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 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ⛅ 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.Читать далее
Crossing Lake Arenal
5 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ⛅ 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 townЧитать далее
Coati sighting
5 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ⛅ 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 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ 🌧 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 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ 🌧 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 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Great views of the volcano this morning.
Smores again
6 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Taught the local children how to make this common American treat. They loved it.
Planting
6 января 2020 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
We planted pineapples, strawberries, and sour sop with the local kids.




















































































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