Tuesday, July 29th, 2014

Saying goodbye to host families was hard to do.

As we sit in the San Jose airport waiting for our rerun flight, a feeling of gratitude is present among us all.  We are thankful for all of the experiences shared together. Our home stays, our school visits, our connection with the Chilamate community, rafting and zip lining, and countless other experiences that are too many for words.  Our hearts are full of love and appreciation, and our brains are thinking of the multitude of ways to bring this experience back to our classrooms.

Our host families will be in our hearts forever.

Last night's dinner in San Jose was amazing as we shared our gratitude, reflections, and PBL project ideas with each other.  It was a fantastic way to conclude our time in Costa Rica and begin to process many aspects of how we have grown during this time. 

Local craft market in San Jose

Today we experienced a local craft market in San Jose. We also said goodbye to Chris as he continues his Costa Rican adventure for a few more days. 

This trip has made a huge impact on all of our lives and we are beyond thankful for this time here together.  We will take a piece of Costa Rica with us everywhere we go and
remember the true needs in life - family, community connection and love, all of which we experienced here daily in the most authentic of ways.  
   
Pura Vida!

Rachel, Hilary, Meagan and Chris