Fresh Start 20151227_170636

Fresh Start

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December 27th 2015
I woke up around 10AM with a light sweat. The air was quite stuffy. It took me a while but I finally got ready. I took out the box of chocolates and photo album of NYC pictures in which I was planning to give my host family as a gift. When I stepped into the kitchen and dining room, there was a plate of food waiting for me already. It consisted of rice and beans, also known as gallo pinto, ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Puntarenas

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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