Saturday, March 23, 2019
Day 6
HI
Today we had a day of fun.
We woke up and went on a hike after breakfast on, and on the way, we saw many animals. We got to see spider monkeys and howler monkeys, iguanas and several species of birds. We also saw boiling mud pits and small steaming volcanoes. we went through a transitional forest, then onto a dry forest. On our way back, we got to see a small waterfall. After the hike we went to lunch and we got some typical food in a Costa Rican market place. After lunch we took a long bus ride to the hotel where we swam on the beach and played in the pool. For dinner we had chicken or fish and they were both delicious. During dinner we got to see the sunset on the beach, and it was amazing! We are having an amazing time in Costa Rica and cant wait to see all of you in a couple of days!
Hope
Today we had a day of fun.
We woke up and went on a hike after breakfast on, and on the way, we saw many animals. We got to see spider monkeys and howler monkeys, iguanas and several species of birds. We also saw boiling mud pits and small steaming volcanoes. we went through a transitional forest, then onto a dry forest. On our way back, we got to see a small waterfall. After the hike we went to lunch and we got some typical food in a Costa Rican market place. After lunch we took a long bus ride to the hotel where we swam on the beach and played in the pool. For dinner we had chicken or fish and they were both delicious. During dinner we got to see the sunset on the beach, and it was amazing! We are having an amazing time in Costa Rica and cant wait to see all of you in a couple of days!
Hope
Day 5
Hey guys, its Jenn back at it again with another blog today. We had our last breakfast at the hotel at Monteverde. After breakfast we took a two hour bus ride to Rincon de la Vieja Hotel. After we checked in at the hotel we swan for a few hours at the hotel pool. Then we went to go horseback riding to the hot springs. I had an all brown horse that loved the right side of the trail and kept bumping in to Teacher Karen's Horse. It was an anxious 45 minute ride to the hot springs. There were 6 different volcanic mineral pools with different temperatures, and there was also a volcanic mud area and sauna. My favorite pools were the hottest and the "hidden pool". After we swan and hungout by the hot springs we went to the hotel restaurant for a typical Costa Rican dinner. Afterwards we watched the Costa Rica vs Guatamala soccor game. Sadly Guatemala won 1-0, but Jackie was extremely happy. For now Hasta Manana,
Jenn.
Jenn.
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Day 4
Hello people of the United States. Today we started with breakfast, some of which was pancakes, eggs, bacon, toast, beans, rice, plantains, and fresh fruit. After breakfast we went to a school called Escuela Turin with only 5 children. The school ranged from 1st to 6th grade, less students than grades!
We greeted and said our names in Spanish. Then we did our service project for them which was painting one of their walls which had faded. We re coated it with a darker one that will stay that color for a while. T Karen helped us paint flowers and great designs when it dried. One of the students named Axel, one of the students wanted to play football with us so we played catch with them for a while. After that, we ate lunch with them which was rice, chicken, vegetables, and pineapple juice. Homemade and very delicious!
We played sardines with them and freeze tag but after a while we had to go. then we left to go zip lining in Monte Verde, only 5 people went Simon, Manny, Jackie, Noah and Hope, everyone else enjoyed the time on the suspension bridge. The views were amazing and so was our experience. There where 18 platforms and 13 zip lines, and everyone who went were happy that they took the risk of going on the best zip line ever. Then we left to have ice cream and had a special treat from the Monte Verde cheese factory, and we enjoyed it as well. Then next we went to buy souvenirs in Monte Verde where we all got soccer jerseys for the Costa Rica vs. Guatemala soccer game on Friday. We all looked so fly. Finally we had dinner of pizza, and tomorrow we are going horseback riding and we know we will enjoy it as much as we have the rest!
peace and pura vida.
Sincerely,
Simon y Manny⚽
We greeted and said our names in Spanish. Then we did our service project for them which was painting one of their walls which had faded. We re coated it with a darker one that will stay that color for a while. T Karen helped us paint flowers and great designs when it dried. One of the students named Axel, one of the students wanted to play football with us so we played catch with them for a while. After that, we ate lunch with them which was rice, chicken, vegetables, and pineapple juice. Homemade and very delicious!
We played sardines with them and freeze tag but after a while we had to go. then we left to go zip lining in Monte Verde, only 5 people went Simon, Manny, Jackie, Noah and Hope, everyone else enjoyed the time on the suspension bridge. The views were amazing and so was our experience. There where 18 platforms and 13 zip lines, and everyone who went were happy that they took the risk of going on the best zip line ever. Then we left to have ice cream and had a special treat from the Monte Verde cheese factory, and we enjoyed it as well. Then next we went to buy souvenirs in Monte Verde where we all got soccer jerseys for the Costa Rica vs. Guatemala soccer game on Friday. We all looked so fly. Finally we had dinner of pizza, and tomorrow we are going horseback riding and we know we will enjoy it as much as we have the rest!
peace and pura vida.
Sincerely,
Simon y Manny⚽
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Day 3
Hi everyone,
Today was are 3 days in Costa Rica, and we began our day after breakfast going to Monteverde School and participated in their Meeting For Worship, which was longer than ours but very interesting. Lots of people spoke and at the end, people were invited to hold anyone in the light that they wanted to. There was also another school visiting, and we played soccer, basketball and gaga ball with the kids after meeting. After we left the school, we went to a dairy farm owned by our tour guide Sarah. We planted 27 trees to help reduce our carbon footprint. It was hard work but rewarding. After that, we went to Monteverde cloud forest, where we met our guide Carlos, who was amazing! We actually saw a quetzal which was so beautiful, a variety of other birds, and a poisonous snake. The forest was so green and misty and we finished by walking to a waterfall.
We ended the day by having dinner at a really nice restaurant that had the most amazing sunset in all of Monteverde. Tomorrow we head to our sister school Turin, then off to zip lining!
Buenos Noches,
Jackie
Today was are 3 days in Costa Rica, and we began our day after breakfast going to Monteverde School and participated in their Meeting For Worship, which was longer than ours but very interesting. Lots of people spoke and at the end, people were invited to hold anyone in the light that they wanted to. There was also another school visiting, and we played soccer, basketball and gaga ball with the kids after meeting. After we left the school, we went to a dairy farm owned by our tour guide Sarah. We planted 27 trees to help reduce our carbon footprint. It was hard work but rewarding. After that, we went to Monteverde cloud forest, where we met our guide Carlos, who was amazing! We actually saw a quetzal which was so beautiful, a variety of other birds, and a poisonous snake. The forest was so green and misty and we finished by walking to a waterfall.
We ended the day by having dinner at a really nice restaurant that had the most amazing sunset in all of Monteverde. Tomorrow we head to our sister school Turin, then off to zip lining!
Buenos Noches,
Jackie
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Day 2
Hi Everybody it's Noah,
Today was jam packed as we started our morning with an amazing breakfast where we saw many birds and even a few roaming dogs. Breakfast consisted of pancakes and gallo pinto, we needed our energy before heading off for kayaking at Lake Arenal.
Arriving at Lake Arenal, which is at the base of the volcano was a sight to see because the volcano was all around us. Lake Arenal is the biggest man made lake in South America. Kayaking was very tiring but luckily we got to swim in the shallow end. While Kayaking when we were still on the lake, we could see many birds flying above.
After Kayaking we needed something to eat, so we went to a place where we made our own empanadas and were provided with a buffet. Once we stuffed ourselves we drove on the mountain side and along the Continental Divide where we could see Nicaragua.
After a two hour bus ride we arrived at a coffee farm in which we learned how organic coffee is made and the daily life of a coffee farmer. The coffee farm is 100% sustainable and nothing goes to waste. Just up the street was the home of a woman who invited us to make fresh tortillas with her. They were so good! After our tortilla making we went to a sustainable tilapia farm and restaurant where some of us swam and others played soccer. After about 15 minutes of that we met the owner who took us down to one of the tilapia ponds where we fished for our dinner. Finally it was time to eat and we had some amazing tilapia and fruit juice. Day #2 was very tiring, but yet I can't wait to see what else this crazy adventure has in store for us!
- Noah (GO CAVS)
Today was jam packed as we started our morning with an amazing breakfast where we saw many birds and even a few roaming dogs. Breakfast consisted of pancakes and gallo pinto, we needed our energy before heading off for kayaking at Lake Arenal.
Arriving at Lake Arenal, which is at the base of the volcano was a sight to see because the volcano was all around us. Lake Arenal is the biggest man made lake in South America. Kayaking was very tiring but luckily we got to swim in the shallow end. While Kayaking when we were still on the lake, we could see many birds flying above.
After Kayaking we needed something to eat, so we went to a place where we made our own empanadas and were provided with a buffet. Once we stuffed ourselves we drove on the mountain side and along the Continental Divide where we could see Nicaragua.
After a two hour bus ride we arrived at a coffee farm in which we learned how organic coffee is made and the daily life of a coffee farmer. The coffee farm is 100% sustainable and nothing goes to waste. Just up the street was the home of a woman who invited us to make fresh tortillas with her. They were so good! After our tortilla making we went to a sustainable tilapia farm and restaurant where some of us swam and others played soccer. After about 15 minutes of that we met the owner who took us down to one of the tilapia ponds where we fished for our dinner. Finally it was time to eat and we had some amazing tilapia and fruit juice. Day #2 was very tiring, but yet I can't wait to see what else this crazy adventure has in store for us!
- Noah (GO CAVS)
Monday, March 18, 2019
Hola!
We are very weary, but happy travelers! Today we saw beautiful lush landscapes as we drove from San Jose to La Fortuna, crossing the Continental Divide. We learned about the 12 micro climates of Costa Rica, and shared in some delicious local food. For now though, we are off to bed! Will write much more tomorrow......
We are very weary, but happy travelers! Today we saw beautiful lush landscapes as we drove from San Jose to La Fortuna, crossing the Continental Divide. We learned about the 12 micro climates of Costa Rica, and shared in some delicious local food. For now though, we are off to bed! Will write much more tomorrow......
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