Förenta staternaVirginiaPrince Edward CountyFarmvilleMillwood Pond37°16’30” N 78°22’38” W
26 december 2022, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 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 ofLäs mer
Förenta staternaVirginiaLoudoun CountyWillard (historical)Washington Dulles International Airport38°56’56” N 77°26’42” W
28 december 2022, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌙 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
28 december 2022, 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 exploringLäs mer
Costa RicaAlajuelaParque El Arroyo10°0’53” N 84°12’34” W
28 december 2022, 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 areLäs mer
Costa RicaAlajuelaParque El Arroyo10°0’53” N 84°12’34” W
28 december 2022, 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, LatinLäs mer
Costa RicaProvincia de San JoséGuapinol9°55’16” N 84°8’21” W
29 december 2022, 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
29 december 2022, 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
29 december 2022, 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
29 december 2022, 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 anLäs mer
Costa RicaProvincia de San JoséSan FelipeAlto del Palo de Campana9°53’36” N 84°7’40” W 29 december 2022, 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 aLäs mer
