Destination: Costa Rica

Photos: Farm Grand Stand

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 | By viajerofrye | Photo Gallery

Farm Grand Stand

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 | By viajerofrye | Views [464]

As a career student that once upon a last year co-taught a college level course, I really appreciate novel techniques to communicate ideas. Let’s face it, the blah, blah, blah lecture approach often leads to bobbing head syndrome and ... Read more >

Photos: New Trades

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 | By viajerofrye | Photo Gallery

New Trades

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 | By viajerofrye | Views [393] | Comments [1]

With so many people away for the weekend – it seemed a good idea to tile the porch that serves as a hangout for the large group. While at Finca Quijote I learned how to install barbed wire fencing, compost humanure, prepare compost tea and some ... Read more >

Photos: Ciudad Colón

Sat, 9 Oct 2010 | By viajerofrye | Photo Gallery

Ciudad Colón

Sat, 9 Oct 2010 | By viajerofrye | Views [458]

Weekends are a time for WWOOFers to get away – to see the country and experience more than just Cuidad Col ó n. Having been to Costa Rica twice before, I’m more interested in a cultural experience than traveling to far off destinations for ... Read more >

Photos: Coconut Ceremony

Thu, 7 Oct 2010 | By viajerofrye | Photo Gallery

Coconut Ceremony

Thu, 7 Oct 2010 | By viajerofrye | Views [455]

Fourteen people sitting around a campfire – each with a coconut in their hands. Adorned with a necklace of small coconuts fruits, Robert starts the ceremony. “I want you to think about all the things in your life that have coconut. The milks, ... Read more >

We’re All Learning Here

Wed, 6 Oct 2010 | By viajerofrye | Views [365] | Comments [1]

For the past two days I found myself removing weeds from a bed containing peanut plants. Extremely therapeutic – to the point that I can almost hear myself think again. As I was finishing up, Robert asked me if I was a “hammer and ... Read more >

Photos: Finca de Robert

Mon, 4 Oct 2010 | By viajerofrye | Photo Gallery

Finca de Robert

Mon, 4 Oct 2010 | By viajerofrye | Views [404] | Comments [1]

What a change! From a ruthless, arrogant boss who taught us next to nothing and hated being asked questions, to a fun and easy going man that is completely hands off, requires fewer hours of work that we can set according to our own schedule, ... Read more >

Otra Prueba (Another Test)

Sun, 3 Oct 2010 | By viajerofrye | Views [438]

What a whirlwind! Friday night = Turrialba for our last adventure with the Alvarez family (amazingly fun/emotionally draining); Saturday = trip to Turrialba -> San Jose -> Hotel Aranjuez -> delicious dinner on the twon -> Discoteque ... Read more >

On the Hunt for Turtles...

Sat, 2 Oct 2010 | By sobrea | Views [978] | Comments [1]

While driving down the Pacific coast of Costa Rica from Jaco down to Peninsula de Osa, I read that October is a prime time for seeing turtles come to the beach and lay their eggs. Tired of driving and not sure what to expect from Osa, we made a last ... Read more >

Tags: costa rica, nesting, sea turtles, uvita

Captain's Log 10/2/2010 3:32pm

Sat, 2 Oct 2010 | By sobrea | Views [922] | Comments [1]

Our departure from the civilization known as Costa Rica is going smoothly, I write to you today from inside the air conditioned cabin of the international Tica Bus. Although having our own vehicle for a week was awesome, almost ... Read more >

Tags: costa rica, jaco, manuel antonio, monkeys, quepos, san jose, uvita

Photos: Trabajando

Sat, 2 Oct 2010 | By viajerofrye | Photo Gallery