Background: Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong technology and tourism sectors. The standard of living is relatively high. Land ownership is widespread.
May 30th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Grecia Hi All,
Today is going to have to be the last day that I write. Tomorrow we leave for Arenal (the volcano) where I will not have any internet access. Then on Sunday from the volcano I will be goi ... [full story]
May 28th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Grecia Hi All,
I am finally back at school and starting to feel better! I started feeling sick Saturday while I was at the beach and reached the worst point yesterday. The school sent me back home to my ... [full story]
May 27th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Grecia Hi Everyone!
I have so much to tell about this weekend and so many beautiful pictures, but I have caught a virus that is going around Costa Rica and they are sending me back home to my host family ... [full story]
May 23rd 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Grecia Hi everyone,
I just wanted to let you know that I FINALLY got all the pictures loaded onto Photobucket (www.photobucket.com/rrigual). Only a few had loaded yesterday but there is a lot more now. ... [full story]
May 22nd 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Grecia Hi everyone!!! I have so much to write about, and I finally have pictures!!! I did not get to write the past few days because we have all been so busy! The day we got here was long, I went about 32 ... 2 photos[full story]
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