Hi I'm going to try to do both days today. First I want to mention how the children are doing with Spanish. In a word... magnifico! Senorita Ordosgoitia would be so proud of them. They are listening, speaking, and translating. Only rarely does our guide have to repeat for them. And, speaking of our guide, how lucky we were. Shayla is a native of Costa Rica, speaks English, Spanish and French. She has had conversations with the children about Costa Rican politics, culture, education, history, animals, etc. She has been singing their praises, and that of their Spanish teacher. TUESDAY: Now, on to yesterday. Today we left Tortuguero by boat, which is the only way in or out. Many people left today, so there was some confusion among the guides as to which luggage went on
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