Day 6 - Travel to Limon region at Puerto Veijo

Hello from Costa Rica - we are now in Puerto Viejo and relaxing by the pool. We did survive our nights without air conditioning. We were very excited to get back into the bus today and travel in the air conditioning...yeah well the air conditioning broke about 1/2 way into the trip. We did stop at a MegaSuper (grocery store) in our guides home town and were able to meet his wife and 7 month old son. We were also able to buy water very cheap. Updates, Michael is having troubles with swimmer's ear but keeps swimming, Megan had an upset stomach most likely due to the heat and is better now. Many are making connections with students from other groups and seem to be having a very good time. The other students are from Oaklahoma, two groups frm illinois, and a group from texas - a total of 32 of students and chaparones. Hope that youa re all having a great time in Michigan.

Day 5 - the LaSalva Biological station and Whitewater rafting

Two great experiences - the first very educational and very sweaty. We learned all about the rainforest and all of the organisms in it. While there we were able to see a two toed sloth, more leaf cutters, several poison dart frogs including one that was carrying its tadpole on its back. We recieved a ton of information.

The afternoon was spent whitewater rafting... yes we are all alive and well. Autumn was able to ride on the very front of the raft suspended over the water - quite the experience. Everyone had a great time! Time to eat dinner... more to come

Day 4 - Canopy Tour and travel to Sarapiqui

Saw Red poison dart frogs, bullet ants and tucans at the canopy tour. Once we arrived at our new hotel we started adventuring around the area... Nathan found a Camen family (have only found the five babies need to check for more in the morning.) While swimming in the pool we were able to see a local gentleman chopping down a very large tree with a macheti (spelling?) and a howler monkey that was scrambling for cover. Autumn just came in to alert her cabin mates that there is a lizard loose in the room. All is well we are having a great time... will fill you in on how it goes for the first night with no air conditioning

Morning view of Arenal Volcano from the hotel

 

Poas volcano number two ... still raining

 

Poas volcano in the rain

 

Micah is oh soo happy to be in Costa Rica