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Rain never ruined our fun! Cloudy skies today over Turrialba shifted waterfall plans, bringing our group together in the local museum where we learned about Costa Rican Culture. While we couldn’t eat at the waterfall, we were able to immerse ourselves in a unique dining experience on a train car next to a delicious bakery where we enjoyed dessert. On our scenic private bus ride back to the villa, we were able to meet GGL Memo’s mother who was selling handmade sloths. After a nice rest and shower, we were able to listen to a speaker talk about environmental justice, and engaged in a debate. Following the debate activity, we were allowed free time to socialize and recharge for dinner and our reoccurring nightly meeting where we passed the torch and shared big love. Now we are heading into a kareoke party before bed!
Dyani & Andre signing out!
Comments (7)
Amy Rodriguez
What a great opportunity to learn more about the Costa Rican culture. Glad you all had time together (eating, exploring the museum, and then karaoke). Hopefully you can get to the waterfall one of the days. Mya- I bet you loved the museum and we can’t wait to hear about it. We love you!
Annette Claudio
We miss you so much Nani!! 🥺
I hope you have been doing good and having fun and also trying to new foods 😋 The pictures speak so many things am so proud of you!!
Hope you all enjoying this moment and learning from things that maybe you all never thought you will be doing… I am excited to hear everything you all learned and see more pictures which are more in detail, btw Nani over here today it was about 100 degrees but felt like 106 and the air was thick so uncomfortable to breath, BOSTON is finally showing the summer weather lol so please enjoy the rain for me because today and tomorrow is going to be rough heat 😮💨😅
We can’t wait to see you!! Miss and love you so much! ❤️
Your Familia Peluche 🥰
Juan Martinez-Muñoz
Baked goods, rain AND karaoke??? Living the dream! This sounds like such a fantastic way to unwind from hard days’ work. Super happy to see y’all get these moments and experiences in!
Felecia Griffin
I can’t wait to hear all about the Costa Rican culture when you get back. I hope you’re learning a lot. It is always nice to have a different perspective on life experiences. Rain rain go away. Glad to see this hasn’t stopped you from enjoying the day. Love you Serenity.
Karima Rizk
It sounds like you guys had another day filled with new sights, sounds, and adventures. I enjoyed reading about your trip to the cultural museum and the train dining car experience. I hope you are enjoying the luscious landscapes as you travel from place to place. Environmental justice is an important cause and I’m glad you immersed yourself in debate where you could consider many perspectives.
We’re suffering from a heat wave (the “heat dome”) affecting much of the country and mostly staying indoors. We could use some of the Costa Rican rain right about now!
Lily, I know how much you love waterfalls and am sorry you missed it. There will be other ones, I promise. Perhaps you shared with your peers about how many waterfalls you saw in Iceland? Dad, Holly, Floki, and I continue to miss you and think of you each day. Sending love. ❤️
Maria & Aurelio
What a great pivot! I love that you didn’t let the rain ruin your day. Instead, you made the best of it by riding the train and visiting the museum, really taking the opportunity to immerse yourselves in the Costa Rican culture. Sometimes the unexpected changes end up creating the best memories. I hope the weather clears up soon so you all can enjoy your fun day in the water. Keep making the most of every moment and enjoy this amazing experience! ❤️
Carmen Santos
Sounds like an eventful day!! Glad you guys made the best of it!!
Love,
mom