Day 10 – Final Reflection
Student Trip Blog
Twas a cold, wet and dreary morrow. Not a critter was stirring, not even a bug. For breakfast we devoured rice, eggs sasauges, and plantains (gallo pinto). Post meal, the group gathered round to begin the treck back to San Rafael to finish our painting excursion. Once more we divided and conquered, tackling the sum total of two rooms by splitting the group up back into our parties. We worked rigorously to douse the rooms into their new mint green hue. After working tirelessly for minutes on end (2 hours), we had finished applying the undergarments (first layer) of paint. We staggered outside of the room to bask in the sunlight, when two nomads approached bearing consumables (kids with popsicles), carrying a multitude of flavors such as messy mango, corrupt coconut and beastly blackberry for about 2 dollars a pop. We ate and enjoyed and then went on to have sandwiches for lunch. To those whom desired, a match of soccer was available. The game left few still alive, with incredible screamers of goals by Nate, Jack, Levi and the game winner, Anna. For those who survived, finishing rooms while watching the world cup awaited them as a reward (brutal). Eventually, the finished product came to fruition, and was nothing less than a sight for sore eyes. Freetime was now available, and the choice between another soccer game or going back to the cabins were the options. However, the field was engulfed in clouds, quite literally. The clouds could be touched, and it did lead to a bit of a drizzle. Some stayed behind to ball out, while the others returned home. The same fate met everyone when they each arrived in the dining room and took a seat to consume a scrumptious dinner consisting of fish, lentils, and rice. We write this out with full tummies and a pleasent demenour about the room. Overall, an 8.7/10 day. Solid.
-Scribes,
Jack and Isabella
Comments (8)
Angela
The rooms look great in the mint green hue!
I know today was not easy, but I am very proud how you handled it! Great work Isabella and the whole team! Miss you!!
Jennifer
Wow, another full day of work and fun. Thanks for sharing all the details of your day. It is great to hear how everyone is forming amazing groups to help others while dividing and conquering the jobs plus creating a playful day!!
We are so proud of you! Love and miss you!
XO
Charlie Juergens
Sounds like a day filled with joy & merriment! 😂 I’m glad you’re all enjoying your time. Have fun. Miss you Jack.
Julia F
Hi everyone, sounds like a day well spent. Thanks again for taking us along for the day. We love hearing about all your accomplishments and fun moments and of-course looking at the pictures. Hope you have another great day tomorrow.
Estelle, love and miss you ❤️❤️❤️
Julia F
Hi everyone, sounds like a day well spent. Thanks again for taking us along for the day. We love hearing about all your accomplishments and fun moments and of-course looking at the pictures. Hope you have another great day tomorrow.
Estelle, love and miss you
Cleidys C Taveras
“Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” – Greg Anderson
It must be a GREAT feeling helping others.
Every day is an opportunity to learn something or discover something or someplace. Be curious, play, go out on a limb, walk a different way, try a new food at dinner and keep learning and growing, step away from your comfortable zone and experiences a new journey.
Excellent work!!!!
Love you and miss your smile Maikendaly.
Michelle
Wow! While reading this I was literally transported to the group and all the activities described! So happy that all of you are fortunate enough to experience this. Continue to savor every moment!!!
Miss you Levi!💕
palina and meri
Hey big bubba,
I hope you are having a wonderful time in Costa Rica and enjoying the Gallo Pinto! We see how good of a job you are doing painting the walls! Don’t miss us too much, we don’t want you crying like last time! We prepared you a gift for when you come back, your daddies said you will like it very very very much! happy Hannukah kitten xoxo love you babybottoms :3