Elementary School, Tortuguero

At recess, the kids were having relay races, with a twist: they picked up pieces of trash discarded on their little field (which also served as a tourist walkway from dock to beach), ran up to the recyling bins lined up in front of the purple building, deposited it in the proper bin, then returned to start. Recycling and sustainability is huge here--looks like they start teaching them young!

First Week's Adventures

July 10th 2012
Blogging fail! I didn't realize I'd only saved and not actually "published" the previous entry. I apologize to anyone who might have been concerned about our safe arrival. Anyway, this blogging thing is not working out well on this trip, obviously. We were without internet altogether at our last stop (the lodge on the river we were rafting) and most places only have it near the "lobby"- ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Arenal

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

Joined	June 23rd 2008	Trips	6
Last Login	June 20th 2023	Followers	0
Status	BLOGGER	Follows	0
Blogs	80	Guestbook	85
Photos	1,414	Forum Posts	6