Caehla’s blog
Student Trip Blog
Our glimpsers started the day off strong with a delicious meal made by our dear friend Diego, featuring perfectly poached eggs, fresh fruit, and gallo pinto (rice and beans…of course!)
After our meal, we ran for our swim trunks, sunscreens, and towels: prepping for a visit to Las Trillizas Waterfall! Brandishing our bamboo sticks, we trekked through the muddy jungle–fighting through giggles and screams–where we finally reached the falls!
Our brave, kind, generous, and beautiful leaders were the first to jump into the cold falls (Sanaa and Tati in case you couldn’t guess), showing a shivering but fun example for the group. Jumping from branches, flashing cameras, and the shouting of “Queen Natasha, take a photo of us!” Were the sure fire signs of an awesome fun day!
Bouncing from waterfall to waterfall, our glimpsers have stories and views that will last us all a lifetime. Traveling through secret passages and trails, we reached a secret 2nd waterfall (we would’ve preferred L7 waterfalls but whatever). After our hours of peace, harmony, and renewal (at least that’s what it felt like) we washed off our dirty and began our trek back up the mountain. To end it all off with a scrumptious post-waterfall meal.
Once we arrived back at the villa (home base), we spoke with the a legendary guest speaker! Fofo spoke to us about environmental justice, the impact of tourism on the environment, and the importance of community voice and power. With a quick debate, it has been officially decided: to be in a community is an everlasting fight for recognition and representation, but it will be a fight filled with pride, love, and passion.
Big loves to the outside world:
Dear baba: thinking of you everytime I wear my band shirts, smell coffee, drink my water, wear my ugly clothes, use the wrong shoes, play Cowbeanz, or tell a joke…and also everytime I breathe…
Dear Leo’s mom: please send the blog to anzu, miss you
Hi family and friends and Ms.liu I miss you guys so much!!
Comments (18)
Lisa
Hi Elise, today looks like it was an amazing day. Im so glad you all look happy and enjoying yourselves. Tell Diego I said hello he sounds like an amazing chef!! I miss you baby girl and so does Bentley
Karen
This is such an amazing adventure, I am so happy my daughter is part of this trip. Costa Rica is beautiful country.
We miss you Bella.
Bella
Looks so fun Skye glad your enjoying yourself so happy for you I miss you so much ❤️❤️
Skye’s Mom
Skye!
This looks like a great day! Hiking to the water falls sounds like a great adventure. I can’t wait to hear all the details. I hope you’re enjoying the time, making new friends and learning about all the things around you. I’m so proud of you. Enjoy your time!!! I love you tons!!! ❤️
Abu Sanaa
🥲 so many feels… May you continue to grow and to shine and to learn to not listen to your baba when it’s time to pack for your next adventure! ❤️❤️❤️
Randy Ohmen
Hey Izabella and Elizabeth! That looks AMAZING!!! So happy for you all to have such a beautiful experience (and maybe a tiny bit jealous…lol). Enjoy these moments…
Abu Sanaa
“to be in a community is an everlasting fight for recognition and representation, but it will be a fight filled with pride, love, and passion.”
🤜🏼🤛🏼
Sue
Wow. What a truly unforgettable and amazing experience this must’ve been. James i’m so glad you and your fellow glimpses are getting to immerse yourselves in this beautiful country and sample all it has to offer. Miss you and love you.
Gemma
That looks gorgeous! So cool.
Tasia
Buddy I MISS YOU!!! You look so GOOD. All this hiking your legs are going to be ready for senior football. The waterfall is sooooo beautiful, you’re making Eric and I super jealous lolol. MOMMY LOVES YOU 🙂
Jessica Blatt
Great blog post and I laughed out loud to get a personal message! That waterfall looks divine. And Leo, don’t worry: I am sending Anzu the link as soon as I finish this message. Xox Leo’s mom
Gerald Augustin
Hi baby girl, I hope you’re enjoying your trip. I miss you so much.
Gabriel's Dad
Wow the pictures from the hike to waterfalls look absolutely beautiful. What an amazing adventure. It looks like you are having a good time and eating delicious food. Can chef
Diego come back to NY with you? 😁 P.S- Colombia lost (mom is sad) but we still have Argentina. We look forward to the blog everyday! We love and miss you soooo much!
Olga
What a fun day, amazing adventure! Beautiful country and stunning nature. What a great opportunity for students. See you soon, Mathew. We miss you ❤️
Lindsay Machuca
The scenery looks great over there! I hope you’re having a great time over there skye! I miss you lots and I’m sending love all the way. See you soon enough!!
Keziah Tracey
HEY ZIARRE! The whole family misses you! I have so much to talk to you about! Sending you lots of love! Byeeee🩷🩷🩷
Hope Williams
The perfect day! A waterfall hike! So much fun. Everyone looks like they are enjoying that magical moment! Take it all in, his will be a memory for you to share with others for the rest of your life!
Sheila / Jacob Mom
Nice photos, you guys look like you had a great time enjoy!!!!!! Hi JJ miss you.