Our journey in the land of Pura Vida has begun! We arrived in Costa Rica with suitcases full of excitement, curiosity, and a desire to learn about a new culture and country. This week promises to be filled with unforgettable experiences, new friendships, and many emotions as we explore all that Costa Rica has to offer.
Muy contentos de recibir al colegio Windham un año más! We met on the newly open arrivals at the airport packed the bus and headed for yummy lunch in our home base in San Joaquín. The group has a vibrant energy, and right after lunch we walked around downtown. This was a very exciting afternoon, full of laughter and some tears of excitement and nervousness as we met our familias ricas for the first time. Cannot wait to see you all grow on your Spanish learning journey!
Costa Rica welcomed us with a delicious gallo pinto, fresh papaya, and a cup of coffee. After breakfast, we took the Vara Blanca route — it was winding, but totally worth it. Along the way, we had the chance to get closer to the clouds, a preview of Monteverde, which will host us for the next few days. We saw some very funny monkeys, butterflies, and those amazing jungle cats. There were also lots of steps and beautiful waterfalls to explore. After that, we tried the best strawberries, and everyone got to taste queso palmito. By the end of the day, Doña Mildred welcomed us to her restaurant with lots of spice and a Caribbean touch. Finally, to end the day on a sweet note, we went out for some ice cream at POPS.
Welcome to Costa Rica — Pura Vida! The PK Yonge group has finally arrived, bringing with them a suitcase full of excitement for all the adventures that await them during these next days. Students are ready for everything they will learn and the people they will meet along the way. This is just the beginning of an unforgettable journey filled with new experiences, cultural connections, and incredible memories.
We've arrived! World Strides has landed in Costa Rica. The journey was long, but the experience was worth it: sharing with local families, learning about sustainable agriculture, and of course, enjoying incredible food. But we didn't just come to observe; we've already started taking real action for the environment. We ended the day learning Latin music dancing. This is pura vida from day one!
