Day 1

Hola Parents,

Today we arrived in San José around 10:40 am in Costa Rican Time (around 12:40 US time). We started toward Chilamate Eco Retreat and the ride was really beautiful featuring waterfalls, forests, and views of the surrounding villages. After arriving we took a hike in the rain forest and saw many different plants and animals, including poison dart frogs, many birds, bullet ants, banana trees, and even a small black snake. After the hike we were able to walk down to the river and reflect on why we are here. We have tried many new Costa Rican foods such as rice and beans, burritos, and yuca. We heard the story of how the Eco Retreat started and the conservation of Chilamate. We also discussed stepping out of our comfort zone.

Saludos,
Katie Hammond, Emily Jeffries, and Erin Romano