We´ve arrived safely in La Fortuna at the base of the active volcano, Arenal. We spent the afternoon at Don Juan´s farm learning about organic ways to grow your food. Our students helped Don Juan fertilize plants, feed the farm´s two cows, pull some casava out of the ground, pick lettuce and spinach for our dinner, and everyone tried some very interesting, shocking and amazing leaves and other plants.
We´re now in the town of La Fortuna for an hour of shopping before heading to the other side of Arenal to try to catch a glimpse of the lava flow. It´s a clear night so luck is in our favor.
Tomorrow: Zip-lining! Miss Connolly can´t wait and I think everyone else is pretty excited, too. Here´s to finding another Internet cafe soon!
As always: Pura vida!
Sounds like fun. It should be especially exciting to see the volcano if you've been following the one erupting in Iceland. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteso pretty. Just like a Henri Rousseau jungle. (do you remember this French artist?) As you are visiting the volcano, think about the one in Iceland right now. It is amazing how much of an impact one volcano can make on the world.
ReplyDeleteThis is from Cate...Hi Justin...I have enjoyed watching the videos...I hope I get to go when I am in the 8th grade! ps. your bed is real comfy :)
ReplyDeleteDad says: How was the lettuce for dinner...? I won't tell you what we had...ok, we had steak, hope you are having a blast.
Mom: I hope you are taking lots of pictures...can't wait to see them!
Adam is still sleeping!
Maggie and Molly say hi too!
Enjoy everyone!
Forget about the Spiders Justin. Have u ever seen the Movie Anaconda?? The snakes are the ones that will get you down there...hahaha
ReplyDeleteYour Favorite cousin,
Taylor
Hi Andrew,
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing well! You look so happy in the video. What a beautiful place!
Love,
Mom
Hi Brian,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as though you're having a wonderful time already. I expect you will come home and teach Mom how to grow her own organic vegetables. You know she wants to be a Nutritionist in her next life! Love, Auntie Lisa and Uncle Gerry
Hey Everyone,
ReplyDeleteIt seems like you are having a great time. It looks beautiful there. I'm anxious to hear about your day zip-lining. . . so much fun! Hopefully you were able to see some great views on your visit to the volcano. What an experience you are all having! Keep us posted.
Hi Nathan,
ReplyDeleteEverything sounds great so far. It must have been very interesting to see the volcano, especially with the news from Iceland. I'm looking forward to seeing all your pictures and hearing about all your experiences.
Mom
Hi Kyle-
ReplyDeleteHope you get some really great pictures of the volcano. How was the pink lettuce? Sounds interesting. Enjoy the Zip lining. It has been fun to see the videos, Costa Rica looks beautiful.
Love Mom
Sounds like you guys are off to a great start! I hope you see and hear some neat stuff at the volcano! Have fun zip lining! Say Hi to Roberto for me. Have a blast!
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Hi everyone!
ReplyDeleteSounds like the trip is off to a great start! I'm so excited for you all because I know you are about to have an amazing week! Enjoy every adventure and take lots of pictures! Can't wait to see and hear more! Keep us posted when you can!
Pura vida!
Ms Nichols
ps... Hola Roberto!
Hi Brian,
ReplyDeleteHope you are having fun. What is the best part so far? Have you seen any monkeys? What other animals have you seen? How is the food?
Love Dad
Hi Brian. I just read what you sent and I am so happy you are having so much fun....glad to hear that you are trying some new food. I will be anxious to hear all about your adventures when you get home...Love you Nannie
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