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.
July 13th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José » San José I cant believe I'm nearly moving on already! It feels like I've been here for weeks,in a good way,but then again it's flown by.
I spent yesterday flying through the canopies in the forest. It was ... 6 photos[full story]
July 11th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José » San José I got through my two weeks at school and "graduated today!" Those were the schools words not mine. I was told by my teacher that each student who finishes gets a certificate and collects it in front o ... [full story]
July 8th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José » San José Got a late start today and could not get the bus to the Parque Nacional Volcan Poas. So, we were stuck on finding more to do here in San Jose. There is not much. We decided on a self-guided tour of th ... [full story]
July 9th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José » San José Got a late start today and could not get the bus to the Parque Nacional Volcan Poas. So, we were stuck on finding more to do here in San Jose. There is not much. We decided on a self-guided tour of ... [full story]
July 7th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José » San José Went to the butterfly garder today. Took taxi at $2 because the hostel said it was too far to walk. We paid $11 total to get in and we saw the most amazing butterflies I have ever seen. Big, electr ... [full story]
July 6th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José » San José Hola!
well school finished on thursday and I now know a few more words than on monday?! Next week we will have a different teacher and hopefully this one will stay awake!
I went on a trip on friday ... 49 photos[full story]
July 6th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José » San José On Monday, June 30, we arrived in San Jose by small airplane from Golfito. Some people have said San Jose is dangerous, but we have found it to be quite nice, not at all scary. We stayed at a great ho ... [full story]
July 4th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José » San José Ive been in Costa Ricas capital for 3 nights now. The journey from Puerto Viejo was pretty easy in a nice air conditioned coach which made it all pleasant with the air con etc. Being warned about my a ... [full story]
July 1st 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José » San José Day 234: Think of a journey time and then add three hours
Up at the crack of dawn, I was hanging around the bus station waiting for my bus at six o'clock this morning. Having been through everyone' ... 1 photos[full story]
June 25th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José » San José Another guest has checked into Hotel Krista and Ashley!!! One of my very very oldest friends Kyla flew in on June 21st to start off her Costa Rica backpacking adventure and spent a few days ... 35 photos[full story]
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