Costa Rica - June 16-23

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Snorkeling in the Caribbean!

What a fun day so far! Day three has taken us by bike and kayak to a beach near some of the coral formations off the Caribbean coast - students got to choose their mode of transportation. Since they had been asking since they arrived, they were all SO excited to finally get in the water with their new friends!

Alexa, Mariah, Grant, Wynter, Avona, Trevor, Morgan D, Mrs Nemecek, Morgan S., Archer, Greg-O and Jolena all "experienced" the water up close by flipping out of their kayaks!

Right at this moment, we are enjoying some delicious fish and chicken sandwiches with carambola (a local fruit) juice under a canopy of rainforest foliage. The kids are all talking excitedly about their day's adventures.

Tonight, we are headed farther inland to a wildlife reserve where we will spend the night after a late-night rainforest walk to hear the sounds of the jungle, see some new plants and animals, and learn more exciting info from our guides. We will post more tonight from our hotel, including pictures from today's activities, and a recap of yesterday's chocolate making and hiking!

The kids all say hi and that they're having a wonderful time!

9 comments:

  1. What fun it is to live vicariously through y'all for these few days! Enjoy every minute of it, and be sure to tell Abby S. that Daddy, Livi, Dixie and I miss her terribly!

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  2. That sounds so fun! wish I could do that! Well, I'm lucky I get to go to Costa Rica the day before the rest are supposed to leave. Don't stop having fun! We miss you!

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  3. Good for you Jolena, what fun!!! I miss you and love you lot's. I hope you are taking time to write your adventures down in your journal so you don't leave anything out when you get home. I can't wait to hear all about your many adventures!!! Enjoy and keep having fun!
    Love, Mom

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  4. It sounds like you are having a wonderful time Leah! I'm glad you didn't flip your kayak :-)
    See you in a few weeks and can't wait to hear all about your trip.
    xo
    Aunt Lori

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  5. "Hi, mom," from Morgan D. I'm having a great time!
    Jasznia says, "I saw a lot of bugs and critters tonight. I love you mom!"

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  6. Morgan D. "Oh wait! I love you dad, too!"

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  7. Wynter,

    So you flipped the Kayak!!

    Sounds like fun to me.

    Courtney

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  8. Cousin Wynter - What interesting things have you seen? We can't wait to hear all about your trip. Love - Patrick

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  9. Wynter - Hope you are having as much fun in Costa Rica as I did. - Love, Aunt Anna

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Programs Details

Duration 8 days
When June 16 - 23, 2010
Focus Ecology/Conservation
Biology
Geology/Volcanology