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Happy Independence Day

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September 15th 2010
Happy Independence Day! Wow so today I went to a parade that was all the schools within a 40 minute commute. We had about 15 middle schools and elementary schools and then about 10 high schools that all participated in the parade that lasted approximately 3.5 hours. Every school prepared either a float that they were on or a dance/ music/ flag and marching routine that they would perform for the ... 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