Three words to describe to our first day: inspiring, diverse, full
We were treated to a fabulous typical Costa Rican breakfast of Gallo Pinto, plantains, fresh mango and papaya. The first activity of the day was a hike in the rain forest. Our wonderful guide, William, described for us the ecology as he pointed out toucans, sloths, and frogs.
After another delicious meal at the Chilamate Eco Lodge, we headed to the Chilamate School for a tour. The students were very welcoming and even practiced their English speaking skills with us.
Next stop, the Snake Garden. We saw a variety of venomous and non-venomous snakes along with crocodiles, alligators and snapping turtles. Pompillo, who runs the family business, is also a biology teacher at the University and a local “Crocodile Dundee” of sorts.
After our educational tour of the reptiles, Davis took us on a t-shirt run so we could buy jerseys to support the “Ticos” in their Futbol World Cup (soccer) game! The last shop actually printed the shirts for us. Talk about Costa Rican hospitality! The plan is to wear them to the school tomorrow where we will be watching the game with students. Pura Vida!
After another delicious meal at the Chilamate Eco Lodge, we headed to the Chilamate School for a tour. The students were very welcoming and even practiced their English speaking skills with us.
Next stop, the Snake Garden. We saw a variety of venomous and non-venomous snakes along with crocodiles, alligators and snapping turtles. Pompillo, who runs the family business, is also a biology teacher at the University and a local “Crocodile Dundee” of sorts.
After our educational tour of the reptiles, Davis took us on a t-shirt run so we could buy jerseys to support the “Ticos” in their Futbol World Cup (soccer) game! The last shop actually printed the shirts for us. Talk about Costa Rican hospitality! The plan is to wear them to the school tomorrow where we will be watching the game with students. Pura Vida!
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