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My first few days WWOOFing

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June 28th 2013
I arrived in San Jose, Costa Rica, at around noon on July 25th with the intention of finding a bus to take to Ciudad Colon to begin WWOOFing. I was a bit nervous. San Jose can be dangerous, and the bus station is located in an area nicknamed the "red zone" due to all of the muggings and pickpocketings that occur. Being a gringo is enough to make one stand out in San Jose, and the enormous backpack ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica

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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 techn... ... read more