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second day: welcome to turrialba

hello everyone! Today we had a great day (almost didn’t rain!). We started having for breakfast typical gallo pinto (rice and beans), eggs and Turrialba cheese. Then we spent the day learning a bit more about our program: rules, expectations, empathy, Global Glimpse values (3Cs), etc. We did some group activities so we had the opportunity to talk with new people and make some friends. During the free time we played cards and jenga.
The highlight of the day was going to the “pulpería” (convenience store) to get snacks! The view on the walk there is stunning!!
Finally, we met our first LDD (líderes del día – liders of the day), they showed their talent in order to get the torch.
We are very excited about tomorrow’s day! We gonna have the opportunity to know local people! Stay tuned!!
Cami and Nino – Program Coordinators or PCs

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Stephanie Parra

on June 29, 2025 at 4:24 am

Such an exciting day ! We miss you and love you so much Jaslene ! Look forward to these blogs every night just to see how your day went. Hope you continue to have the BEST time !

B.Rodriguez

on June 29, 2025 at 5:13 am

Hey Saramia, what an amazing day you had in Costa Rica! I’m glad to hear you’re really diving into the experience. Keep enjoying every moment & soaking up everything around you. I can’t wait to read about tomorrow’s adventure. So proud of you for embracing it all with such an open heart!

Te amo-
Mamí y Papí

J. Rodriguez

on June 29, 2025 at 6:08 am

Hey Saramia, I’m glad to see that you’re having fun and that everything is going well. There are more amazing things that you will get to experience, this is just the second page of your journey. Have fun and please be careful.

Goodnight and sweet dreams, bear.

Lisa Miller

on June 29, 2025 at 6:13 am

Hi London! We love and miss you! Hope you’re having the best time. Love seeing pictures everyday and catching up on the blog! Such a cool life experience you’re having and I can’t wait to hear everything! As big as the sky, as deep as the sea, sis. 🫶🏼

hye sook Seo

on June 29, 2025 at 11:07 am

Hyomin, my treasure!!
I was so worried about how you would get along in an unfamiliar environment and with unfamiliar people, but seeing your bright appearance in the photo makes me think that I made a good choice to send you there.
Although it may be difficult and uncomfortable now, I believe it will become a truly precious memory in your life.
And I am so excited to think that even though we are apart like this, our relationship will become closer.
Don’t get tired, enjoy and feel what happens every day.
I look forward to seeing you grow even more.
I love you so much~~ I miss you, my daughter.

Andrea

on June 29, 2025 at 12:37 pm

Hi Matt!
So great to see your smiling face and hear all about the first full day! It’s very quiet at home – missing you but I am so excited for you to have this unique experience. I’m looking forward to hearing more news each day!
Love you,
Mom

Zenefar

on June 29, 2025 at 3:11 pm

Love you my son . Enjoy your day . Hood luck all

J. Rodriguez

on June 29, 2025 at 4:40 pm

Hey Saramia, I’m glad everything is going well and that you’re having fun. There will be more fun and beautiful things ahead that you will get to experience, this is just one of the pages to your journey. I hope that this hasn’t been too overwhelming on you. I miss you so much and can’t wait to see you again.

Have fun and please be careful, bear.

Elizabeth Elsass

on June 29, 2025 at 5:00 pm

Hooray for the local deli, you found it! That’s my girl! 🙂 Looks like a great treat!

Daniela Nanau

on June 29, 2025 at 5:39 pm

Dear Olivia, I miss you so much!! But I was very happy to see the pictures of you and Gilbert and the rest of the group already making your way around the town, getting snacks, and enjoying your amazing surroundings in Costa Rica. Wishing you all a continued exciting and fruitful trip!

Love you, Liv! Your mama

Elena Batista

on June 29, 2025 at 7:16 pm

Te amo mel 💕

Crisbel peralta

on June 29, 2025 at 7:45 pm

Hi, Mel I see you are have fun I hope everything is going well. We miss you!

From- Chris, the baby and me ❤️🥺

Cynthia

on June 29, 2025 at 8:14 pm

Hi Gilbert! I’m so happy to see you smiling. Glad you’re having a good time. I see that you got plenty of snacks lol that’s great! Enjoy, remember to drink water to keep you hydrated. I love you more🙂 can’t wait to see more pictures.

Daniela Nanau

on June 29, 2025 at 8:45 pm

Dear Olivia,

I am so glad to see you, Gilbert and the group getting acquainted to Turrialba and shopping for snacks! I am hopeful you enjoyed and had a good day, and that you continue to have a great time on this amazing adventure. Wishing all of you an excellent week!

Love you and miss you so much, Liv!
Your Mama and Dad

Mrs Akoua

on June 29, 2025 at 9:06 pm

Happy to see all of you!
Enjoy every moment of it. Thank you!!!

Elena Batista

on June 29, 2025 at 9:52 pm

Me encanta verte sonreír,crismel ,la parte favorita de mis dia es ver loque hiciste , espero que te guste la estadía para que vuelen tus sueños cada dia mas alto y asi lo siga logrando como lo as echo te amo y te espero en casa 💕

Dad Elsass

on June 29, 2025 at 10:23 pm

Hi Ava,

The photos are stunning and glad to see you got some yummies (Oreos? Honey Buns? sodies?) at the local convenience store. The deli man is very upset though! Can’t wait to hear about your introductions to the local residents. We are thinking of you and friends. Keep making the most of this unique opportunity to see and experience something so new and different. Rock on, Dad

Nicole Hill

on June 29, 2025 at 11:36 pm

Hey London! Hope you are having a blast! We miss you so much and Bart and Betty can’t wait for puppy snuggles!

Shah-Shanna

on June 30, 2025 at 4:35 am

Sounds like so much fun! Hi Tahlia! Sounds like you’re making your way around Costa Rica quite fine. Nice seeing your smiling face. Keep pushing forward my trooper. Have a fantastic time!

I love you, always
Mommy

Angela Garcia

on June 30, 2025 at 9:13 pm

Hello my beautiful princess, I see you’re having a great time. I’m happy for you, although that doesn’t mean I miss you. I hope you continue to have a good time! I love you with all my heart.
Treisy A Gonzalez Garcia

Kim S.

on July 1, 2025 at 12:18 am

Everyone loves snacks! I hope they are delicious. Thanks for keeping us posted. What are they writing in notebooks? 📓 I’m happy to see that.

Carmelina Chang

on July 1, 2025 at 1:08 pm

Hola Emily me da gusto verte y saber que estás bien y que estás experimentando nuevas experiencias para ti te amamos mucho mi amor cuídate un abrazo grande te amo mamá papá manda muchos besitos

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