United StatesVirginiaPrince Edward CountyFarmvilleMillwood Pond37°16’30” N 78°22’38” W December 22, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Students and faculty from Longwood University are gearing up for an exciting program in one of Latin America’s most successful nations. While not a rich country, Costa Rica has become a globalRead more
United StatesVirginiaPrince Edward CountyFarmvilleMillwood Pond37°16’31” N 78°22’38” W
December 29, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
The organized and well thought through suitcase is key to a Marks study abroad. We will be moving to a new location almost every night. This allows us to visit a diverse set of communities...fromRead more
January 1, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
We are boarded and ready to depart. Next stop...San Salvador.
Costa RicaAlajuelaParque El Arroyo10°0’53” N 84°12’34” W January 1, 2019 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
We have checked into our first accommodation near the airport, and it is a sweet little hostel run by a fantastic woman. She is also an amazing chef.
Costa RicaAlajuelaParque El Arroyo10°0’53” N 84°12’34” W
January 1, 2019 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
The Central Square is all dressed up for the holidays. Interestingly, I was here at the same time last year but there were no lights. We took in some local color...families congregate to let kids playRead more
Costa RicaProvincia de San JoséTabarciaQuitirriel9°52’12” N 84°13’57” W
January 2, 2019 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Our first stop today was at the central market, where locals go to buy fresh produce, cheese, meats, etc. This is not a typical tourist destination so the locals were intrigued by our group.
Costa RicaProvincia de San JoséGuayaboMatinilla9°52’13” N 84°15’5” W
January 2, 2019 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
We traveled to the community of Escazú in order to visit the unique workshop of Gerald Montoya, whose grandfather was a mask artist. Masks are with in a celebration on Saints Day, with lots ofRead more
Costa RicaProvincia de San JoséColónJaris9°51’45” N 84°16’34” W
January 2, 2019 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Costa Rican’s enjoy juice made from the sugar cane. Students used the press you see in the photo to prepare the juice. After cutting off the skin, the cane goes through the press two times. SugarRead more
Costa RicaProvincia de San JoséBarbacoasPiedades9°51’41” N 84°21’53” W
January 2, 2019 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
We took a long hike up the mountain to see the sunset. Along the way we passed a beautiful farm and befriended some dogs.
Costa RicaProvincia de San JoséBarbacoasPiedades9°51’41” N 84°21’53” W
January 2, 2019 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
We are in a rural coffee community learning about sustainability projects. This lodge is our home for two days. Our first night, we had a guacamole and pico de gallo cooking competition. Then we madeRead more
