I know this probably looks like a soccer game but that is not where Im going with this blog entry. This is just a short entry of two interesting facts to give you an idea of the difference between the two areas.
Bird Species: Connecticut: 417 Costa Rica: 850
Mammal Species: Connecticut: 60 Costa Rica: 212
Well this should get you thinking that for your trip coming up in April you will be traveling to one of the most bio-diverse places on the planet. Hope everyone had a great weekend and enjoy the week!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Our Top 10 From the EastRidge Trip in April
With a country filled with so many top 10's I have to say the EastRidge Itin has some of the best of the best. Here is a list of the top 10 events of your itin that should get you all excited:
10. Jheudy & Johnathan - 2 guides with many years of experience and love what they do. You will have a chance to learn so much with these two guides and please take advantage of it and ask lots of questions.
9. The second to last Zipline. There ae 8 different cables we will be on but the second to last is amazing. It is not only the longest but you go through almost a tunnel like part of trees that really give you and idea of how fast you are going.
8. The chips at the Organic farm - in my opinion the whole lunch is amazing but the best part are the homemade trips which almost everyone is going back for seconds.
7. The pool at Casa Turire - This is the hotel we will be staying at after river rafting and it is small and I know you will enjoy it. They have a small pool but just a great environment and a chance to relax before we continue our adventure.
6. Marimba - This is an instrument that we hope to have played for you during your trip. It is very Costa Rican and has quite the catchy beat to it.
5. The Hike to the Cave - You might be wondering how this made it to the to 10 because it is probably the part of this trip everyone will be giving me a serious look. The hike made the top 10 because after it is done everyone always says how much it was "worth the hike".
4. Bombas!!!! - Do not forget the Bombas. This is a Costa Rican tradition used throughout the country as a form of getting a party started. Basically it is a short rhyme often ending with a short joke. Very entertaining and can be done in English.
3. Salsa Lizanos - This is the best tasting stuff around. It is a salsa that is not spicey but just right.
2. People of Costa Rica - If we are at our homestays, orphanage, or visiting a school we will see smiles and enjoy being in the presence of people such "Pura Vida"!
1. Trits (Ice Cream Sandwich) - Yes, this is my number 1. We will assign a person on each bus to remind us to stop for trits. Dont worry we will be doing plenty of excercise to burn it off so prepare yourself for the best tasting IceCream Sandwich ever.
10. Jheudy & Johnathan - 2 guides with many years of experience and love what they do. You will have a chance to learn so much with these two guides and please take advantage of it and ask lots of questions.
9. The second to last Zipline. There ae 8 different cables we will be on but the second to last is amazing. It is not only the longest but you go through almost a tunnel like part of trees that really give you and idea of how fast you are going.
8. The chips at the Organic farm - in my opinion the whole lunch is amazing but the best part are the homemade trips which almost everyone is going back for seconds.
7. The pool at Casa Turire - This is the hotel we will be staying at after river rafting and it is small and I know you will enjoy it. They have a small pool but just a great environment and a chance to relax before we continue our adventure.
6. Marimba - This is an instrument that we hope to have played for you during your trip. It is very Costa Rican and has quite the catchy beat to it.
5. The Hike to the Cave - You might be wondering how this made it to the to 10 because it is probably the part of this trip everyone will be giving me a serious look. The hike made the top 10 because after it is done everyone always says how much it was "worth the hike".
4. Bombas!!!! - Do not forget the Bombas. This is a Costa Rican tradition used throughout the country as a form of getting a party started. Basically it is a short rhyme often ending with a short joke. Very entertaining and can be done in English.
3. Salsa Lizanos - This is the best tasting stuff around. It is a salsa that is not spicey but just right.
2. People of Costa Rica - If we are at our homestays, orphanage, or visiting a school we will see smiles and enjoy being in the presence of people such "Pura Vida"!
1. Trits (Ice Cream Sandwich) - Yes, this is my number 1. We will assign a person on each bus to remind us to stop for trits. Dont worry we will be doing plenty of excercise to burn it off so prepare yourself for the best tasting IceCream Sandwich ever.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Eastridge Costa Rica 2010
Hello Eastridge students and parents. It has been a long time planning and I think we are all ready for our Costa Rica adventure. This blog is being put together to get you ready for the trip and inform you on the many exciting events that you will be experiencing in your trip to Costa Rica. We will also be doing the blog during your trip so you can leave the web address with family members back home and they can keep up on the activities through reading the blog entries and looking at the pictures from the blog. You have a great itinerary and an excellent staff on board for your trip. We will be having two of our best guides with Johnathan Serrano and Jheudy Carballo who will be the leaders of two different buses where we will split the group up. We will also have Paulo our videographer who will be making sure we get the week on tape so you can take it home and show to your family friends. I will also be a part of your trip and my job will be the blogger. If you want things posted then I am the guy to talk to and if not I will just be doing a daily overview of how our days and adventures go. One of the best parts about your itin is that we will be enjoying much time with the locals and a chance to give back in the many community service activities we take part in. I invite everyone to be active in this blog and become a member and please leave comments. Looking forward to meeting everyone and stay posted for more fun facts about your up coming Costa Rica adventure!!!
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