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We had a great day today exploring the history and culture of Costa Rica. We took a tour of Costa Rica’s capital, San Jose with our lovely guide Glorianna. We stopped at the outside of the Museum of Costa Rica, which we learned used to be a military barracks until Costa Rica abolished their military in 1948. We learned that Costa Rica had many Civil Wars that built their identity and shaped the country into what it is today. We went to the National Theater and the Grand Hotel of Costa Rica, both of which President Kennedy visited. We went to the main cathedral in San Jose. The Spanish built cathedrals in most towns when they colonized the country.
Finally, we went to the Central Market, one of the oldest markets in the city. The students were involved in team challenges to identify items at the market.
We had lunch in town at the 11th Avenue Restaurant and once we got back to base camp both the students and staff took a well-deserved nap!
A highlight was learning some Costa Rican slang — particularly A Cachete! The literal translation is “the cheek” but it means “something good!!”
We can’t wait for tomorrow!!
Comments (22)
Vijantie Manoo
Following everyday!!!
Miss you Randy!!!
Marilyn
Great pictures. Hi to Kai!
Louisa Mendez-Vigne
Wow! So much learning and exploration! “A well deserved nap” for sure! Rest up and sleep tight, everyone! Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!
Tracy Alvarado
Happy birthday Emma. Love you so very much. You are the kindest and sweetest and you make me proud every day!!!
Randy Ohmen
Amazing Julia! Looks lovely and that market sounds fantastic! I hope you are enjoying and soaking up every bit of the journey
daphne
what an experience learning and exploring new cultures and way of living… que sigan disfrutando ( keep enjoying) . love you Natasha
Gabriel Etienne
We love and miss you Cubby.Micah doesn’t like being an only child. Lol
Deborah Healy
It’s so fun exploring new places! Have fun
Staci Valerio
Hope you having a great time in Costa Rica Julia!!! Can’t wait to hear about your experience. We miss you !!
Love your MCHS family
Glenys vasquez (yoleni’s mother)
Nice places!!!! Continue enjoying, I love all the pics and can’t wait until tomorrow to see more, mami love you and miss you yolenis
Alana Ellis
KAIIII I miss you so much!! We just landed from our trip I’m so happy to see your having a great time
Alana
Kai Kai I miss you so so much!! We just landed from our trip and I’m glad to see that you’re having a great time. Love u and miss you tons!!- Alana your penguin
Nataliya M
Hello everyone!!!!
What a wonderful informative adventure!!! Lolitaaaa we miss you!!!
Melissa Martino
Say hi to our Jocelyn!!! Tell her everyone back home says hi.
Emma A.
Mama that’s so sweet I am fighting the urge to cry happy tears right now. I’m missing you so much and I love you too always. Thank you for raising me so well and I’m glad I’m making you proud and I promise I’ll always do my best. You’re an amazing mother and I’m forever grateful to have you <3 !!
Kara F Daniels
I miss my bed and you guys too!
– Randy
Daniel Martinez
Hi Ryan, hope you’re having fun, missed you at family dinner.
Heredia 1 7-8-2024 H1B-NYC (formerly RB3B)
I BETTER SEE U WHEN I ARRIVE HOME. SINCE ANDRE WILL BE GONE. Emilio took good care of me while u were gone. Jocelyn says hi to Andre. I MISS U SO SO MUCH. pura vida !!!-panda
Heredia 1 7-8-2024 H1B-NYC (formerly RB3B)
Hiii love you and miss all of you guys -Jocelyn Pura Vida!!!!!!
Heredia 1 7-8-2024 H1B-NYC (formerly RB3B)
hi mom i miss u the mostest.-kai
Kara Daniels
I miss you so much mom. i love you and cant wait to tell you all about it back home!!! -yolenis
Marilyn
I miss you more!