Rio Tarcoles
4. januar 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
This river is home to a huge population of crocodiles and, as such, has become a huge draw. Here are pics from the bridge.
Pacific coast beaches
4. januar 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Today was mainly a travel day but we hit a few beaches as we moved south along the Pacific coast.
And finally monkeys
4. januar 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Great monkey sighting at Manuel Antonio beach. I think these are Capuchin monkeys. Nice iguana too.
Sunsets
4. januar 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Beautiful sunset here and that means we are back on the bus to head south. This has been super relaxing.
Today’s new experience
4. januar 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Fresh coconuts were the new food experience for some of the students today. As John said, it is way better than from the carton.
Iguana Libre
5. januar 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
At a cute ecolodge and we have the entire place. It’s simple but really cute. And the Swiss couple who runs it is wonderful.
El Pavon waterfall
5. januar 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
There is a beautiful waterfall just off the road. If you arrive early, you will have it all to yourself.
Boruca masks
5. januar 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Every year we try to find this one family of mask artists. They are part of an indigenous tribe and are selling their work on the side of the road. Prices are so much better this way. Students madeLæs mere
El Descanso
5. januar 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
We are in the Terraba indigenous community of El Descanso. We are in indigenous territory now and it is one of 8 communities in CR. The culture disappeared for a time after the Spaniards arrived here.Læs mere
Petroglifo
6. januar 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
The students visited a sacred site to the community of Brörán. The rock dates back to a family from before the Spanish came. As the students arrived to the site after a hike down, they experiencedLæs mere
Cocoa workshop
6. januar 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Students are learning how to make chocolate from the cocoa plant. The yellow pods contain the seeds encased in a delicious white and gooey fruit. We have to roast the seeds and then remove the skin.Læs mere
Today’s tasting
6. januar 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
…is grenadilla. Related to the passion fruit I think, it opens to a gelatinous goo with seeds. It’s tasty.
Playa Ventana
6. januar 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Named for the windows carved into the limestone cliffs. Beautiful place with lots of local color.
Another beautiful sunset
6. januar 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ 🌙 79 °F
Absolutely love the sunsets on the Pacific. Here’s another beauty.
Toucans!
7. januar 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Finally, we have a great toucan sighting during breakfast at our hotel in Dominical.
Longwood students are the best
7. januar 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Our students pitched in to help the bus driver clean the bus after a couple of messy activities. Way to go, Lancers!
Rafting
7. januar 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 79 °F
We spent the morning rafting the Savegre river…cleanest in Central America.
And it comes to a close
7. januar 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
We are now back in the small town close to the airport. It has been a good trip. We have seen sloths, two cans, iguanas, tons of other incredible birds, and more. We have experienced rural tourism,Læs mere
Miss Laura is the bomb
8. januar 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Our host here at the hostel is a chef and she has spoiled these students. All homemade.