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First week and a half in Costa Rica

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August 31st 2010
It has been About a week and a half since I waved good bye to my parents and Pia, and turned the corner to go through security at SFO. I had a 7pm flight to Denver and Midnight flight with other students to San Jose arriving at 5 am where we would wait until noon foor the rest of the students, and a ride to San Ramón. Emotionally; deciding to spend 4-9 months in a foreign country away from all t ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » San Ramon

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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