United StatesVirginiaPrince Edward CountyFarmvilleMillwood Pond37°16’30” N 78°22’38” W
December 26, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 28 °F
Eleven Longwood students and two faculty members will soon be departing for beautiful Costa Rica to study sustainability, economic development, and tourism in a country that is on the frontier ofRead more
United StatesVirginiaLoudoun CountyWillard (historical)Washington Dulles International Airport38°56’56” N 77°26’42” W
December 28, 2022 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 28 °F
What a good looking group I have. We are getting ready to board the plane for Panama!! I hope you guys follow our journal.
Costa RicaAlajuelaParque El Arroyo10°0’53” N 84°12’34” W
December 28, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
We are in a small community outside of the capital, close to the airport. Miss Laura is a gracious host and we hire her to cook our dinner (chicken fajitas). We have spent the morning g exploringRead more
Costa RicaAlajuelaParque El Arroyo10°0’53” N 84°12’34” W
December 28, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
There is nothing I love more than a market. Students were sent on a scavenger hunt in the market to find unusual fruits, vegetables that are not familiar, Costa Rican brands, etc. The people areRead more
Costa RicaAlajuelaParque El Arroyo10°0’53” N 84°12’34” W
December 28, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
We stopped for quiet reflection in Central Park. Students were asked to sit and observe. The noticed multi-generational families together, people eating lunch from the takeaway restaurants, LatinRead more
Costa RicaProvincia de San JoséGuapinol9°55’16” N 84°8’21” W
December 29, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Real chicharrón (pork rinds) at the market. Super fresh and delicious.
Costa RicaProvincia de San JoséEscazúQuebrada Catalina9°54’19” N 84°8’5” W
December 29, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
We made an impromptu stop at a stunning church and it welcomed visitors. The national religion of the country is Catholic.
Costa RicaProvincia de San JoséEscazúQuebrada Catalina9°54’24” N 84°8’2” W
December 29, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Historically, coffee was carried over the mountains by o carts like the one depicted in the sculpture and wall art.
Costa RicaProvincia de San JoséSan FelipeAlto del Palo de Campana9°53’36” N 84°7’40” W
December 29, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Here we are at the workshop of Heraldo Montoya, a famous mask maker. He learned from his father and grandfather. These masks are used in celebrations in Costa Rica. The idea is to dance in anRead more
Costa RicaProvincia de San JoséSan FelipeAlto del Palo de Campana9°53’36” N 84°7’40” W December 29, 2022 in Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Mr. Montoya challenged the group to a competition. I see a lot of talent in this group. And the winner gets a prize. Initially, the prize was to stay and work on masks for a year. But we settled for aRead more
