Today was a very emotionally filled day. We started the day by waking up and having some delicious breakfast. We then began our mental warmup with the game ships and sailors. After that we headed straight into our closing activities. We reflected on our memories and lessons learned on the trip. We then went into two activities to show the connections we have made and how we have impacted one another. We finished up our time in Turialba with some yummy lunch then hopped onto to bus. We made a pit stop in Cartago, we visited a local church and souvenir shop. After that we made it to San Jose and had a delicious dinner at a local restaurant. Then it was time for our final nightly meeting and a round of Mafia.

Today was a very bittersweet moment for all of us. We all shared many emotional moments. It was very exciting how much everyone opened up to each other. We were really able to see how much of a family we have become here. We know this is something very special and know the connections we made will last forever.

Hi Mom, Dad, Gracyn, Stella, Charli, Grandma, Grandpa, Ozzie, and Walter! Miss you guys so much, can’t wait to see you all so soon and tell you guys all about the awesome time I had here! Love you guys so much!!! Love, Maddie
Hi Mom and Kar, I can’t wait to come home and tell you all about my time here! Grandma and Grandpa, I have many fun stories for you guys too. And of course Auntie, Aubrey, and Chloe, I cant wait to share with you guys too. I love and miss you all so so so much, see you guys soon!!!!
