introduction – Hector Santana
Student Trip Blog
Hi everyone! These are your LDD’s, Prabhnoor and Raquel!
Today, we visited a school in the community, Escuela de San Rafael. Here, we were able to engage with the students, 4th and 5th graders, through various activites, such as arts and crafts, language exchange games, and mobility exercises. We learned a lot about their educational environment and observed how their school functions with only two teachers. This experience gave us the opportunity to give back to the community by sharing a piece of our culture, while also receiving a part of theirs.
After we visited the school, we returned to the lodge to have a few minutes of downtime before departing to Finca La Florita (Turrialba Artisan Cheese Farm). At the farm, we were able to engage in a series of activities that included milking their Jersey cows and making fresh Turrialba cheese from scratch! The owner of the farm, Karla, educated us on the importance of sustainability and the significance of the relationship between consumers and production. Later on, we were quizzed on the topics and concepts Karla taught us, throughout the visit with a mini game of “Pass the Cow”.
Finally, we went in the very heavy rain and lightning to downtown Turrialba, where we had, no joke, 20 slices of pizza EACH!! We chatted with each other and had many laughs (HAHAHA) over dinner. Through it all, we built stronger friendships. To end dinner, we had a wide range of desserts from panna cotta to key lime pie. Overall, we had an adventurous day. It brought us all closer and gave us a glimpse into the Costa Rican culture.
Also, we see all of your comments and we love you so much!
Signing off, Raquel and Prabhnoor
P.S. I ate all three meals today (for once), mom! -Prabhnoor
Comments (5)
John Gilson
Hi Raquel, Prabhnoor, and all of the Glimpsers:
We so enjoy keeping up with your daily blog postings and living vicariously through you as you recount the people you’re meeting and the activities you’re engaged in. These are priceless experiences that will shape how you see and interact with the world. If only all Americans could have such a Global Glimpse as yours, perhaps more would be more understanding and accepting of a shared humanity and respect for differences. Take it all in!
Raquel, we miss you so much and look forward to hearing many more of the details of your adventures when you get back home. Did you grab the udders of the jersey cow? Did the cow utter a “MOO!”? And what kind of pizza slices allowed you and your friends to down 20 each?! Bet the cheese was delish.
Love, John & Gina (Raquel’s dad and sister)
Alanna Velasquez Gilson
Hello everyone,
Many great vibes on today’s adventure! Love the cheese making and the food today sounds fantastic!
Sending love and big hugs today to Raquel! Miss you so much sweetie. See you soon.
Love, Mom
Mom and sister (Abby .S)
Hi Abby S. and all the other Glimpsers
I hope you are all doing well!! We miss you Abby .S! We enjoy reading the blogs and seeing the pictures. I loved reading about all of you visiting the school and cheese farm. It is amazing how much you are doing and learning. Love reading about all the wonderful food too! I’m so jealous!! We really miss you Abby S and we are counting down till we see you again and can give you a big hug! We can’t wait until you come home and can be with you! Love mom and sister
Simrat Kaur
Hey Prabhnoor and Raquel!
We just read your update and it sounds like you guys are having an amazing time! Visiting the school, connecting with the kids, and learning through fun activities like arts and crafts and language games must have been so exciting. And making fresh cheese and milking cows at the farm? That sounds like such a unique experience! It’s so cool to see how you guys are immersing yourselves in the culture and making beautiful memories.
Prabhnoor, we miss you so much back home but are so proud of all the things you’re experiencing and learning! And wow—20 slices of pizza and dessert too? We’re glad you’re eating well and enjoying everything! Keep making memories, having fun, and taking it all in. Can’t wait to hear all about it when you’re back!
Love,
Simrat, Mom, Dad, and Abhi
Kristy Dutch
Glad you are all having fun, learning so much and contributing to the community! Love and miss you Abi