Today was our relaxing, fun day. We woke up at 7AM and had breakfast at 8AM, which was banana pancakes, scrambled eggs, and fresh cut watermelon, mango, and papaya, all made by our amazing chefs, Diego and Marianela.
After breakfast, we did our mental warm-up along with watching a documentary about Environmental Justice in Costa Rica to prepare us for our guest speaker, ‘Andres ‘Fofo’ Zuniga’, later in the day.
We then departed to the Costa Rican waterfall, Las Trillizas, at 9:30AM. We hiked down the trail for about 25 minutes until reaching the waterfall. Us glimpsers then had 45 minutes to take in the view, swim, and take pictures.



After swimming at the waterfall, we hiked back up the trail to a local restaurant. Glimpsers were given the freedom to choose between 4 meals, Casado (a traditional Costa Rican meal), Rice + Chicken, Fajita Chicken w/ veggies and mashed potatoes, and a Caribbean meal along with a blackberry-pomegranate juice. After we finished eating, we saw horses and cows on our way back to Casa Aracari.
Once arrived at Casa Aracari, some of the glimpsers decided to jump into the pool for an extra swim, a cannon-ball contest, and other pool games.
After swimming, we got ready for our guest speaker, Andres ‘Fofo’ Zuniga, at 3PM. He covered the topic of sustainable development which is a 3 part system based on social equity, ecological sustainability, and economic efficiency, all entailing to Environmental Justice.
Environmental Justice Pi Chart
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Comments (9)
Emilia Gutierrez
We are so proud of all of you and how much you have accomplished in your time there! We love you Jose!!!
Emely Castellanos
Rosemeryy, hope you having fun girlll😜 I have been looking and still no account. Oh and also 🔥🔥🔥😜😜
-E
April Fields
What an amazing day! Emme we can’t wait to hear from you tomorrow. Xoxo
Tanisha
Thank you for sharing another day in the life of Glimpsers in Turrialba- Your smiles and full immersion into the Costa Rican culture say it all! Continue to learn, grow, and embrace this amazing, life-changing experience. I can’t wait to read more as your time winds down.
For my JoJo, I love seeing your bright smile and the connections that you’re making. I look forward to hearing your voice soon. I love you! Ma
Lolita
Wow that waterfall is so beautiful!! I’m having lots of fun following along your joirney my DV kids, I hope you all really soak in all that you’re experiencing and learning in the last few days. Remember to drink water and appreciate all the nature! Can’t wait to hear more about your trip 🙂
Mandy Pollak
Awww this looks like the most epic pre-birthday adventure ever! Waterfalls, friends, and ALL the food? Yes please! 😍 Happy 17th Birthday, my treasure 🎂🥳 I can already tell you’re making memories that’ll live forever, and I can’t wait to read what today brings! Shine bright, always. 💕love mom
Charai Nelson
Another exciting day for all! The waterfall looks amazing and glad to see the enjoyment. Hats off to the chefs and I’m not even there but the food looks delicious. Continue to embrace every moment! Love mommy xoxo
Brent Nichols (GG Staff)
Josiah, Mahalet, and Jose, this is a great blog! Love the photos you all included and I didn’t even know you could create a pi chart like this in the blog system, amazing!
Thanks for making us feel like we were right alongside you on this day, nice work.
Katia
Wow. This sounds like such a great day and trip. Thank you for the pictures and can’t wait to hear more about this.