Getting it Straight

Abby helping line up the part of the street to be decorated

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June 30th 2011
On Sunday, June 26th, I got to be a part of a major cultural event here in Costa Rica. Corpus Christi is a Catholic holiday that is celebrated by many Costa Ricans and the name refers to "the body of Christ." The event commemorates the last supper on the day before Jesus' crucifixion. At 5:30 am, I joined Abby and her host family to help "paint the streets" for the Corpus Christi parade in ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica

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 techn... ... read more

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