And we’re off! Yesterday was our final day in Costa Rica, so
we made sure to have a lot of fun. In the morning at Horizontes, we ate beans
and rice, fresh fruit and eggs. After breakfast, we took an hour and a half
hike in the dry forest learning about the tree species and animals. We even saw
an iguana and a spider monkey! At the end Eddie our driver picked us fresh
coconuts and mangos and using his mad machete skills to cut them up for a snack.
Before lunch, many of us took a PHAT nap. For lunch we had mushroom and ham
pasta with steamed broccoli, zucchini, and carrots. We then all got ready and
headed to the beach.
The beach was a highlight of the trip. The waves were big
and fun to play in – for most of us. While some people were jumping and
floating over the waves, others were getting destroyed by their powerful
riptide. Despite a few wave attacks, we all had a great time swimming and
laying on the beach until sunset. The Costa Rican sunset was an array of
brilliant colors filling the sky, a beautiful sight for everyone. Following the
sunset we loaded up the bus and headed back to Horizontes for dinner.
Upon arrival for dinner, there was a long, clothed table
with a string of white lights surrounding the patio. It looked just perfect for
our last night in Costa Rica. The lights hanging provided a cozy feeling which
made us all feel at home. We gathered for a traditional barbeque dinner
consisting of pork, steak, chicken, sausage, and a side of some veggies, mashed
potatoes, and tortillas. Following the meal, we had some time to begin packing
up for our long day of travels ahead of us. While we all got organized, we
played cards, talked, and fit in some last-minute bonding time.
With the need to wake up at 3am for our bus ride to the
airport, some intelligently decided to go to sleep early, while others decided
to try to stay up the whole night! Overall, we are all very thankful for this
experience, and we want to thank both our parents and our supervisors for
allowing us to go on this trip. The Vis and STA Costa Rica 2018 Trip was a trip
of a lifetime.
Peace and Love,
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