Sunday, June 12, 2016

Hola! We are typing to you from Piro Station on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. It has been a long two days, but we are having a blast! Today we started with a pick-up truck ride from Corcovado to Piro Station. We then started off on our took a two mile hike where we learned about reforestation and saw a bat, humming bird, poisonous frog, and the rest of the biodiversity this area has to offer. After our hike, we had a delicious lunch and were then assigned to our rooms. Later, we regrouped and set off on a sunset hike to the beach. Along our hike we saw wild horses of all different colors, enhancing our knowledge of the biodiversity of Costa Rica. At the beach, we swam in a river, with very fresh water, and found hermit crabs in the sand. We ventured out onto the rocks and later took advantage of our resources and played baseball with driftwood and a coconut! Throughout the day, Chef Marlon cooked authentic Costa Rican meals, consisting of rice and beans, salads, and different kinds of meats. One surprising thing that we learned was that Costa Rica has taken immense strides to rebuild their forests and protect their wildlife. We are so happy to be here and are looking forward to what is to come.

P.S. Hi moms and dads... This is Jacqueline, Emily, and Sophia here... We volunteered to be the leaders of the day! We are having an AMAZING time and we are so thankful that you sent us on this trip.. We miss and love you and can't wait to tell you about the rest of our journey!! See you soon! Pura Vida!!!

Gone Hiking!


Saturday, June 11, 2016

1st Costa Rican Meal!

  

In San Jose but off to Puerto Jimenez!


3:15 AM & Costa Rica Bound!



Friday, June 10, 2016

Travel Itinerary

School: Trinity Hall

Dates: Saturday, June 11th - Saturday, June 18th

Community: El Piro/ Dos Brazos de Rio Tigre

WLS Instructor: Sarah Lavell

Flight Information:

AA 2230 11JUN SA JFK-MIA Sat 06:59 AM - 10:05 AM
AA 1153 11JUN SA MIA-SJO Sat 11:21 AM - 12:15 PM
Sat-11 Jun2016 SJO - PJM 14:00 – 14:40

Sat-18 Jun2016 PJM – SJO 07:05 - 07:45
AA2232 18JUN SA SJO - MIA 01:11 PM - 6:20 PM
AA312 18JUN SA MIA - JFK 08:03 PM - 11:06 PM


Day 1 – Saturday, June 11th

● Mid-day arrival in San José, Costa Rica and connect to Puerto Jiménez
● Welcome dinner and orientation
● Learning Session: Fears & Goals
● Learning Session: AMPing Up!
● Stay in Corcovado Beach Lodge (Puerto Jimenez)

Day 2 – Sunday, June 12th

● Early transport to Piro Station (1 hr 30 minutes), and breakfast there
● Learning Session: Why Are We Here?
● Lunch at Piro Research Station
● Osa Conservation and Research Activities, Day I
● Stay at Piro Research Station

Day 3 – Monday, June 13th

● Arrival of children from Dos Brazos de Rio Tigre for day-long activities
● Osa Conservation and Research Activities, Day II
● Learning Session: True Colors
● Learning Session: Local Leadership Challenge
● Stay at Piro Research Station

Day 4 – Tuesday, June 14th

● Osa Conservation and Research Activities, Day 3 Wrap-Up
● Afternoon transfer to community (2 hrs)
● Stay in Las Ventanas de Osa (Dos Brazos de Rio Tigre)

Day 5 – Wednesday, June 15th

● Introduction to Community Dos Brazos de Rio Tigre
● Community Project, Day I
● Lunch with homestay family
● Learning Session: Community Inquiry
● Chocolate Tour & Ziplining
● Stay in Las Ventanas de Osa (Dos Brazos de Rio Tigre)

Day 6 – Thursday, June 16th

● Community Project, Day II
● Lunch with homestay family
● Learning Session: A Meeting of One’s Own
● Guided walk to Waterfall
● Learning Session: Finding Your Inner Leader
● Learning Session: Storyboarding
● Stay in Las Ventanas de Osa (Dos Brazos de Rio Tigre)

Day 7 – Friday, June 17th

● Learning Session: Sharing Your Leadership Story
● Whale and Dolphin watching boat tour
● Community Celebration
● Learning Session: Candle Circle
● Stay in Las Ventanas de Osa (Dos Brazos de Rio Tigre)

Day 8 – Saturday, June 18th

● Morning flight from Puerto Jiménez to San José for flight home