Clouds forming for the usual afternoon rain

Bus Stop in Bataan

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August 2nd 2010
The next stop on our Costa Rican adventure was the inspiration for our trip in the first place: volunteering at La Tortuga Feliz. A while back, I had talked to my youngest sister, Hannah, about volunteering some place where she could begin to use the Spanish she had learned. I thought it'd be a great way to show her life outside of the United States and hopefully encourage her to pursue further ed ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Limón

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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