Posted in Turrialba 2 6-28-2024 by Clark Tan, Azucena Uribe, Glimpsers
WHATTSUP BAY AREA!!!! Today we woke up to a beautiful sunny day with the birds and insects chirping outside. With the topic being conservation & environmental justice, we were extra attentive to our surroundings and the beauty Costa Rica holds. Gazing off into the...
Posted in Turrialba 2 6-28-2024 by Vivi Cervantes and Aileen Medrano, Leaders of the Day
Pura Vida everyone! Today, we were the Leaders of the Day and got to visit local families in Turrialba! We split up into three groups with 6-7 Glimpsers in each of the groups; all of us having the exciting opportunity to meet with and bond with different families in...
Posted in Turrialba 2 6-28-2024 by Lara Lopes and Evelyn Montes, Leaders of the Day
¡Buenos dias!! We were the Leaders of the Day today, and though it was challenging, we enjoyed every bit of it! The day started off with visiting the local coffee plantation named Aquiares. It is the largest coffee plantation in Costa Rica being over 1,000 acres. It...
Posted in Turrialba 2 6-28-2024 by María and Alejandro, Leaders of the Day
Holaaaaaaa!!!! Hi everyone, today we had an amazing experience at Cartago Down Town. Cartago was the capital of Costa Rica from 1563 to 1824, which is why this place has a lot of interesting history. We were able to visit the Plaza Mayor, the place where the...
Posted in Turrialba 2 6-28-2024 by Alejandro Jalil y María Vásquez, Program Coordinators
Hi everyone! First, we want to say how much we are looking forward to meeting all of you this summer. We will be based in one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, with more than 500,000 species of wildlife, many of which are classified as endangered or...
Posted in Turrialba 2 6-28-2024 by Sidra Sanders, Glimpser
Hello, my name is Sidra Sanders. Like many, I enjoy reading, watching TV shows (recently started Suits), rowing, key lime pie, and being with my cats. I can’t wait for June 28th to get to know everyone and the place we are visiting!
Posted in Turrialba 2 6-28-2024 by Brandon Chan, Global Glimpse Leader
Hello Glimpsers and families! My name is Brandon Chan and I am one of your GGLs. I am looking forward to meeting you all and am even more excited to share this trip and travel experience. I’m really excited about this trip because it will be my first time as a...
