Farewell Costa Rica

We are back in San Jose where it all started 11 days ago.  It has been quite an enjoyable journey.  This afternoon the students filled out evaluation cards.  Here’s a quick summary of their feedback:

1. One word to describe this trip:

Ø      Amazing

Ø      Eye-opening

Ø      Fantastic

Ø      Connecting

Ø      Unbelievable

Ø      Incredible

Ø      Exciting

Ø      Fun

Ø      Interesting

Ø      Memorable

Ø      Hot!

Ø      Awesome

Ø      New

Ø      Eventful

Ø      Radical

2. Highlights:

ü      Swimming at the beach

ü      River rafting

ü      Zip lining

ü      Using my Spanish at the home stay

ü      Caves and school visit

ü      Home stay

ü      Bat caves

ü      Birthday celebration at home stays

3. Things I could have passed on:

o       Abundance of boat rides

o       Absolutely nothing

o       Too much free time in the hotel

o       School visit

o       Bat caves

o       Turtle walk

o       Card games

o       Horseback riding

o       My raincoat

o       Hairbrush

You will likely hear about:

a.       Water cows

b.      Our enforcing the dress code

c.       Appropriate restaurant attire

d.      The awesome skills of our bus driver Sandi

e.       The silly antics of our guide Jorge

f.        Jungle coins

g.       Room checks

h.       Cut-throat UNO games

i.         Beans and rice!

• Please be sure to confirm tomorrow evening’s flight arrival before heading to Sea-Tac.  At times a thunder storm in Atlanta will delay this flight. 

• In the coming days I will upload our shared CDs and camera chips.  Look for an email with information so students may add their pictures to the website. 

• A number of kids are returning with damp clothing in plastic bags.  Try some white vinegar in the wash to help rid the funky smell. 

• Kids have expressed interest in a reunion potluck in late summer.  From experience, it is best to do this on a Sunday 5pm-ish, about 1-2 weeks into the new school year.  We are in need of a family to host this event.

¡Hasta mañana!