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CAP 3

Hi guys! Today was our last day of CAP, but before we get into that it was one of our fellow glimpsers birthday today (shoutout Mahalet!). We woke up at 5am to surprise her with a signed poster, and also decorated using pom-poms that we were taught to make at last nights nightly meeting. She loved the surprise!

After our celebration we had breakfast at 7:00am which was french toast, eggs, and sausage with an assortment of fruit that fueled us for our final CAP day! At 7:50 we had our morning meeting where we shared our daily quote and question of the day. At around 8:00am we departed by foot to the asada to begin painting the fences. Before we arrived we stopped in downtown Santa Rosa to pick up some fresh fruit and snacks. When we arrived, we got to work!

We spent the day painting where we were able to use our newly learned spanish phrases such as “me pasas la brocha/pintura” which translates to “can you pass me the brush/paint”. Halfway through the day we went to lunch at the local park, where we were greeted with our lunch of rice, meat, beans, and salad by Diego, Marianela, and their youngest son David! We finished our painting with just enough time to dry before the rain rolled in. Carolina, the head of the asada, came to thank us for our hard work with a paper slip of water conservation tips and Costa Rican candies!

For dinner, we had nachos. And as a final birthday celebration, we surprised Mahalet with a cake and singing! We ended our night off with our regularly scheduled nightly meeting, and passed the torch on to the leaders of tomorrow. – Claire, Loa, and Aislin.

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Comments (6)

Blandina López

on July 11, 2025 at 5:10 am

We are proud of you all, you’ve done a fantastic work.
Amada Loa, it was lovely to talk to you today and hear how exciting your adventures have been. Te abrazamos desde aquí, Mamá , Papá y Lía.

Lucia Acosta

on July 11, 2025 at 6:34 am

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAHALET!! hope you enjoyed, lots waiting for you when you come back 🤗

Mandy Pollak

on July 11, 2025 at 3:09 pm

My heart is so full reading this! Thank you for going out of your way to make Mahalet feel so loved, seen, and celebrated from the early morning surprise to the cake and singing at night. She’ll carry these moments with her forever. You didn’t just celebrate her birthday. You honored her spirit. Deepest gratitude to everyone who made her day so special 💜✨

Emely

on July 11, 2025 at 4:14 pm

ROSEEEEMERYYYYYY, I SEE THAT SMILE😜 no acc still, call me when you come backkk!!!

-E

Katia

on July 14, 2025 at 2:18 am

Thank you so much for sharing. We’re
So proud of you Aislin. 🩷

Katia

on July 14, 2025 at 2:19 am

Thank you so much for sharing. We’re
So proud of you Aislin. Such a memorable experience.

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