elina esparza, Glimpser
Student Trip Blog
Yesterday, our group finally arrived after a long and tiring journey. Once everyone had collected their luggage, we headed to our hotel. We enjoyed dinner in our rooms and then got some well-deserved rest after a long day of traveling.
This morning, we woke everyone up at 6:00 a.m. because breakfast was served at 7:00 a.m. After breakfast, we were ready to begin our trip to Turrialba, where our base house is located.
On the way, we stopped at a local fruit market so the students could discover some of Costa Rica’s most traditional tropical fruits and experience a small part of the local culture. Around midday, we arrived at our accommodation and enjoyed a delicious traditional Costa Rican lunch of rice, beans, sweet plantains, chicken, and salad.
During the afternoon, we held several orientation seminars. The students selected the day they would like to be leaders del dia, learned about the house rules, and discussed the importance of being responsible while living and traveling in a country that is not their own.
For dinner, we had a comforting pumpkin soup served with rice and crispy plantain chips. To finish the day, we held our first nightly meeting, where tomorrow’s student leaders explained the schedule and activities planned for the next day.
Everyone is settling in well, and we are excited for the adventures that await us in the days ahead!
Bye from Dani and Memo.
Comments (12)
Amy Rodriguez
Glad you were all excited to get to Turrialba. Glad everyone is settled in and safe! Mya- we all miss you already but know you will enjoy your time there. Stay hydrated!
Amy Rodriguez
Happy
To hear you all made it safely to Turrialba. Get some rest tonight. Mya- we all miss you already but know you will enjoy your time. Stay hydrated! Love you – love mom & dad & All your brothers!❤️
Toland Gladden
Hey Maddie It’s dad, I hope you are having a blast and enjoying this experience. We all miss you and love you.
Juan Martinez-Muñoz
Pumpkin soup with rice and plantain chips sound so good! Excited to see what lies ahead for you all!
Carmen Santos
I love this for them! They look so happy. Nani, I love and miss you so much. Your smile brings me so much joy!!
Odalis Ramirez
So happy to hear everyone made it okay and got some rest. Kimmy we miss you so much have fun and live this experience and enjoy to the best of your ability. Te amamos y cuídate mucho- your older sister Odalis
Karima Rizk
Glad you guys made it to Turrialba and are getting adjusted. I bet the fruit from the fruit from the local fruit market smelled and tasted amazingly! Dinner and lunch sounded tasty too! Thank you to the leaders del dia for a great blog post. I really enjoyed the pictures. Keep them coming and have lots of fun!
P.S. Lily, we’re thinking about you and are proud of you taking on this adventure. 🫶🏼
Felecia Griffin
Everyone is having so much fun! Glad you made it safe. Love you serenity.
Bethany
Looks and sounds amazing! Enjoy every minute; especially the food😉. Love you Eth!
❤️Mom
Gayle Hellyar
Hey Kelcy, glad to know you arrived safely. Have the best time in Costa Rico. Love ya, Auntie Gayle
Maria and Aurelio
Glad to see that everyone made it okay, and got their beauty sleep. Food sounds amazing, enjoy your trip to the fullest.
Ps. David we miss you, have fun!!
Annette
My heart was with so much anxiety so happy to see and know your arrival was safe.
Love you Nani !!
Can’t wait to see all the beautiful things you and all the group will be doing 💛🙏🏽 God Bless you All
Hugs and Kisses – Familia Peluche 🥰