Costa Rica! It means Rich Coast -- and rich it is in its history, culture and industry. The country subsists on agriculture, tourism, and clean tech-related industry. The voluntary abolition of the Costa Rican army was driven by the desire to pour the country's money into the development and training of a "different kind of soldier" -- the educated child. The country is also striving to attain a carbon neutral status, having set aside its rain forests as protected assets and recycling whenever possible. This is a blessed place on earth!
-Denise G.
Friday, February 18, 2011What an amazing day!
What an amazing day! We started the day horseback riding up a mountain and then zip lining down it. We could hear the Howler monkeys in the distance. I am taking notes of the kinds of shoes and clothes that we need to wear when we come back in June. I will be sure to drink more water.
Okay for the unexpected thing from today - I enjoyed eating Yucca. It was yummy! Elizabeth B.
A new view As if there aren't enough great views in Costa Rica.... ziplining was by far the best view ever!!! S.Johnson
Can't wait for St. Al's to experience CR!
The excursion zip-lining today was amazing! I can only imagine how exciting it will be with the boys. The weather here is fantastic (85 and sunny :) and the food is delicious. On the bus ride home we got to witness a controlled brush fire to help with the cultivation of the pineapple crops. We also learned that the majority of people in Costa Rica are Catholic and that all of their churches face West and that whenever anyone asks for directions in a town you can give them from where the Church is located. All the people we have met here have been so nice and helpful. We are having a blast and I cannot wait to share everything I've learned about this wonderful culture with the St. Aloysius Adventurers. Stay tuned for more updates. Via con Dios!
-Ed and Katie Hot Springs, Horses and Zip Lines...Oh My! Today was full of adventure. After a whirlwind breakfast, we jumped aboard el autobus de Meyer, and headed out on our two hour commute to the Wellness Gardens. We started our day with group horseback riding and got to figure out whose cabellos were "Natural Leaders," aka who wanted to be in front.We rode our horses up the mountian and started our high speed zip-lining adventure. There were 10 sections/platforms on our zip-line course and they were all equally amazing, although the very first line was the best to watch. Everyone learned how to hook themselves up to the line and where to place your hands, and of course, how to brake.  There were a lot of screams, one hit tree and a lot of smiles and cheers. There were even some upside down zipliners and some who went without hands. After what seemed like an eternity sailing through the canopy (yet not nearly long enough) we landed back at base camp and enjoyed an amazing meal of authentic Costa Rican dishes. Shortly after, we enjoyed massages and long soaks in the hot springs, as well as a quick dip in the local river, rapids and all. -Mia L.
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