IMMERSION C: Vamos a la playa!!

July 20th, 2008 | Costa Rica Immersion Programs 2008

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Hola Amigos,

As we complete our first week in Costa Rica we are amazed it has only
been seven days. Since we last checked in with you we have left the
rainforest for the surf, sun and laid back vide of Manuel Antonio, our
beach destination on the Central Pacific coast.

After a bus journey up the coast we unpacked, broke out the sunscreen
and hit the beach. Drew, April, and Aubrey showed the group how to
body surf and eventually we retired poolside to catch more rays.
Yesterday we explored Manuel Antonio National Park, one of Costa
Rica’s most famous attractions. We began with a nature walk where Ray
spotted a number of sloths and eventually we found our way to a
beautiful beach. After swimming, observing monkeys with their babies
in tow, raccoons, iguanas and more we had a picnic lunch and went on
another hike. We walked through the tropical jungle and listened to
waves crash in the distance until we reached the park exit where we
floated a lagoon in small lanchas, or boats, to the main beach. We had
a nice dinner and a meeting to talk about the upcoming homestays in
the evening.

This morning we hit the beach early for our surf lessons. After some
practice on the sand we went into the water to hang ten. Max, Ray,
Brooke and others were able to stand up and ride the waves, quite a feat for novices. Although
not quite ready for the professional circuit, the instructors were
impressed with our group.

In a few hours we are departing for Pueblo Nuevo, our host village.
The group seems anxious about this next stage in our adventure, but
spirits are high, and we are confident Immersion C will bring the
enthusiasm, skill and sense of adventure that it has come to embody
to our largest challenge yet.

Pura Vida,

Anna and Gabriel
Immersion C

“I’m nervous, but excited for the homestay. I think it will be fun
to learn about Costa Rican culture by living with a family. I am sure
it will be a great experience and we will all learn a lot from it.”
April Hayden

“I can’t believe how magical Finca Pura Suerte is. We were surrounded by nature, ate amazing food and were well off the typical tourist track!” Jenna Hamilton

“Surfing was gnarly!!” Perry Nunes