The Road to Jaco

Our students left the wind and chill of the cloud forests this morning as we made our way to the beach! Today was another travel day, mixed with the occasional bathroom/snack break and planned adventure. We had the opportunity to take a boat tour of the Tárcoles River, searching for crocodiles and aquatic birds, before heading to a rainforest gondola tour. After yesterday’s downright flattening agenda today’s slower pace was much appreciated. Our students wrapped up the day with smiles on their faces after a couple hours of pool time and a heavy spaghetti dinner. 

Tomorrow is all about the beach! We have an early wake up call to make sure we get to Manuel Antonio right as they open. The sunscreen lectures have already started…






































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