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 10th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Cartago Hier die Neuigkeiten von unseren letzten Tage in Costa Rica:
Golfito liegt im Sueden des Landes an der Pazifikkueste. Mit dem Auto ist diese Gegend einfach zu bereisen. Der Ort selbst ist touri ... [full story]
April 25th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Cartago Hello All!
On Yesterday and the day before I rented a bicycle for the afternoon. On Tuesday I went to Tapanti National Park which was a really tough uphill bike ride and got to see some of the mou ... 3 photos[full story]
April 21st 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Cartago Hey All!
Yesterday I was in Cartago again to see my veterinarian friend Jose who accepted a job in San Jose in December. He is working for the department of agriculture here and for the USDA in th ... 2 photos[full story]
April 18th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Cartago Hi!
This week has been busy with lessons every day and meeting some of the new people who have come to the school to study this week. I have also had lots of homework and so haven´t taken many pic ... 3 photos[full story]
April 14th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Cartago Hello Everyone!
Yesterday, I spent the day with the family I am staying with. I baked some desserts for the kids and for the adults. In the afternoon we went to visit Marita´s sister and her pare ... 2 photos[full story]
April 12th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Cartago Hello again!
Today is Saturday and no classes for me. I have spent the morning doing a 4 and one=half hour in the high mountains to the south and west of the Orosi Valley. There were really nice ... 2 photos[full story]
April 11th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Cartago Hey Everyone!
Every morning I have been walking with Marita around Orosi. Marita is the mother of the family in Orosi. We have been walking every morning for at least an hour. I will try to post ... 1 photos[full story]
April 10th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Cartago Hey!
So much has happened since I arrived in Costa Rica!
After I spent my first night with my assigned family we all woke up and had a sandwich, a banana and coffee for breakfast. An extended ... [full story]
April 8th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Cartago Hey Everyone!
I made it to the village of Orosi and I am sorry that I have no pictures yet, but I hope I can post a map for people to see where Orosi is.
I had no problems with my flights and ... [full story]
March 17th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Cartago » Turrialba Well, things are pretty busy lately...
I'm teaching English, working at CISA and also working on Tony and I's newest project: 'Costa Rica Christian Fitness Adventure'.
It's our idea to combine d ... [full story]
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