¡Pura Vida! Today we went adventuring in the rain forest again. We began the day, after a quick breakfast, with a presentation about the conditions of rivers, and what we can do to keep them healthy and clean. After the presentation we took a short hike to experience river conditions first-hand. We put our chemistry knowledge to the test by measuring things such as; oxygen levels, Ph levels, and temperature. Our Spanish skills were also put to the test, as the directions on how to test the water needed to be translated from Spanish to English. After finding that the river was clean and healthy for organisms to live, we split into two teams and had a small competition to see which team could find the most organisms. The teams' findings consisted of crawfish, shrimp, spiders, snails, and even a small fish, named Pecetito, was found by, yours truly, Kathryn Murray and Hailey Hartnett. We came back to the camp and were greeted by a vender selling jewelry and and other accessories (parents and siblings, we hear that there might be some gifts on the way *wink* *wink*). We had some delisious lunch followed by a journaling session and improve games. Our next adventure started with another presentation, this time, about wild animals that live within the rainforest near our camp. Following the presentation, we went again on a long hike, filled with uphills, mud, spider webs, and most of all adventure. We hiked to change and collect the SD card from camera traps that are located in the forest. Once we traveled back to the camp we watch the animal activity that the camera captured. Believe it or not there was a puma in the same spot that we were standing less than 12 hours before us! We had a period of rest before we all participated in an activity where we listed our concerns and expectations. Afterward we enjoyed our dinner and we are now looking forward to a good night sleep for the long and exciting day ahead. We all miss you and hope your lives aren't too boring with out us!
- Hailey Hartnett
"Hey family of mine!! I'm looking at a spider right now and not crying THIS IS PROGRESS. I'm having a grad Ol time here!! I miss home a ton but I am very grateful for being here. Hope Hannah is having fun at school. LOVE U GUYS!"
- McKayla Quinn-Steineke
"Hi Mom and Dad, I miss you! I hope your week goes well and you don't miss me too much. And Tighe I hope you're having a great time at school!! I love you all!"
-Hi mom and dad! Having a blast here in Costa and learning so many new and interesting facts! This trip is very high adventure haha. Love and miss you guys so much. See you Saturday:-)
¡PURA VIDA!
