Boy showing off his farole
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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 tech... [read more]
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 tech... [read more] Blog: Happy Independence Day
Date: September 16th 2007
Saturday was the Costa Rican Independence Day. The country - along with other Central American nations - won its independence from Spain in 1821. The boys started school just in time to get a heavy dose of national songs, symbols, and history. By the end of the week, Kyle was even able to sing along to a few lines in the national anthem when we heard it while driving in our car. ("That doesn't ... read more
Date: September 16th 2007
Saturday was the Costa Rican Independence Day. The country - along with other Central American nations - won its independence from Spain in 1821. The boys started school just in time to get a heavy dose of national songs, symbols, and history. By the end of the week, Kyle was even able to sing along to a few lines in the national anthem when we heard it while driving in our car. ("That doesn't ... read more
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We are off on a family sabbatical - leaving our hectic but comfortable lives in Minnesota to experience a whole new culture in Costa Rica. Nancy and I will be volunteering at a clinic just outside of San Jose run by the Foundation for the International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) while the boys attend school - with many family excursions to explore this great country. If you would like to know more about FIMRC and their work in Costa Rica, go to http://fimrc.org/projects_alajuelita.php.
Feel free to leave comments if you have reactions or questions about our adventure.
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