Costa Rica Immersion A

June 26th, 2009 | 2009 Programs, Costa Rica Immersion A Program 2009, Uncategorized

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Hola from Costa Rica!!!!

After weeks of anticipation, our Costa Rican adventure is finally in full swing!  Everyone arrived safe and sound, and we are so excited to be here together, building group bonds and exploring the unknown.  Our first two nights were spent in San José at our beautiful hotel where we adjusted to our new surroundings and got to know one another.  Just a few days into the trip, and we have already seen, heard, smelled and tasted things that we have never experienced before.

After a couple of days in the bustling capital city, we hopped on our bus with our driver William, who has been described by Dallas as having ¨heroic demeanor¨and ¨legendary driving skills,¨ and traveled through the beautifully lush countryside to Pura Suerte.  Here we have enjoyed delicious meals prepared with wholesome, fresh ingredients, as well as breathtaking views of the jungle.  Last night the group bonded with games and and group reflections over our experiences so far.  It´s so exciting to see everyone step out of their comfort zones and open themselves up to trying new things and establishing new friendships.

This morning we woke up and had a group yoga session on the balcony of our jungalow that overlooks the dense rainforest.    Today we are in San Isidro exploring a street market, and it has been a great opportunity for each and every one of the students to challenge themselves to interact in Spanish with the locals, buying fresh fruits and vegetables and other trinkets.  It is amazing  how quickly the students are taking in their surroundings and we can see growth in everyone already.  We are enjoying every moment we have in this amazing country, and can´t wait for what´s to come!

¨Costa Rica is phenomenal!!!  The views are breathtaking and the climate is amazing!¨ -Tim

¨The food here at this unforgettable location is the best so far.¨ -Dallas

¨I thank my parents, Walking Tree, and the Costa Rican people f0r the opportunity to experience this beautiful country.¨ -Benno

¨Today after sleeping in the jungalows I was awoken by the animals.  It was amazing.  All the people on the trip are so cool, and I have connected with them a lot.¨ -Andrew

¨Everyone on this trip is so amazing and unique in their own way.  We always have fun, no matter the situation.  For example, we (the guys) have named the huge bug in our jungalow ¨Barthalomeu¨. -Brent

¨I am so excited to be in the jungle, it is so peaceful.  Pretty much- Costa Rica rocks!¨- Hilda

¨I´m very excited for the market today, and I´ll get to use my Spanish.  I´m beginning to think that a month just isn´t long enough.¨ -Cory

¨I am sooo crazy happy to have been able to go on this trip.  At night you can hear the rain and all the sounds of the forest.¨ -Katy

¨It has been so great being here, already there have been so many opportunities to get out of my comfort zone.  It has been fabulous, truly fabulous.¨ -Gracie