Still having an amazing time in Costa Rica, in spite of my technology problems. I seem to have found workarounds allowing me access to all of the photos I've taken.
Out first full day included a trip to Sarchi, where they make the traditional hand-painted Costa Rican oxcarts. We got to see the world's largest oxcart and visit the factory where they are made.
Our final stop that day was the Los Angeles Cloud forest near the Arenal Volcano. Great spot for a group photo!
Yesterday we visited el Triangulo precario (slum) and the organization El Niño y la Bola. Even though the homes there were small and poorly constructed, the families have televisions and comfortable furniture.
Our Amazing Guide explained to us that in Costa Rica a "Soda" is a small restaurant. There is an economy in the precario. We saw several stores, a barber shop, and places selling mobile phone minutes. El Niño y la Bola set up a bakery in the community.
I spent time helping students Sonya, Raquel, Jose, Andrea, and Miguel practice their English. Raquel is graduating from University soon. Jose has one more year of high school, and the rest are University students.
Back near the hotel I walked to the nearby park and took a picture of the pink school.
Last night we attended a cultural dinner 1500 feet about San Jose and the Central Valley floor. Amazing views, good dancing, and fun times.
Out first full day included a trip to Sarchi, where they make the traditional hand-painted Costa Rican oxcarts. We got to see the world's largest oxcart and visit the factory where they are made.
Yesterday we visited el Triangulo precario (slum) and the organization El Niño y la Bola. Even though the homes there were small and poorly constructed, the families have televisions and comfortable furniture.
Our Amazing Guide explained to us that in Costa Rica a "Soda" is a small restaurant. There is an economy in the precario. We saw several stores, a barber shop, and places selling mobile phone minutes. El Niño y la Bola set up a bakery in the community.
I spent time helping students Sonya, Raquel, Jose, Andrea, and Miguel practice their English. Raquel is graduating from University soon. Jose has one more year of high school, and the rest are University students.
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