Rafting and Service

Pura Vida, today was an Awesome day as we took a bus from Jaco down to Quepos where we transfered to vans and a safari type vehicle to access the top of the river.
The entire adventure took us over class 3 & 4 Rapids over the course of about 2 hours. Along the adventure we saw snakes, native birds, flowers and more. After the rafting adventure we drove to a school that is known as the stadium. Upon arrival we were greeted by moms and staff members with fresh fruit, tea and water. At the school we painted, washed and scrubed walls  as well as cleaned up yard debries and interacted with the children. Today was a very rewarding day
Overall as the work we did was very needed. The next few days, Internet may not be accessable. So I will try to post as soon as I can!

Justin

Jaco and Harmosa

Buenos Tardes, today was an amazing day down in Costa Rica! Today we traveled from our overnight hotel near San Jose in the Valley de Central to the Coast de Pacifica and Jaco Beach. We we arrived in Jaco, the delegation was divided into two groups were one got to play first while the other worked anticipating a mid day swap. The surfing was pretty good. Most of the delegates atleast got to stand up once and ride the waves. The surf instructors were not only some of the best in Central America, but really encouraging. While hanging ten was a major part of todays activities, the helping hands the delegation provided to the Costa Rican People will never be forgot. Because as Costa Rica is not as ecconomically sound as others, the country cant afford to pay people to help keep the protected forest
Ptotected.  With that the delegation got a chance to help out the park rangers with protecting the nesting ground in which turtles lay their eggs. Other than that, the delegation had a really great time today! So Pura Vida until time.

Justin

Departure Day

Pura Vida, we have finally arrived in Costa Rica and are checked in to the hotel! We expirienced about a two hour delay back in Miami, other than that the delegation is bonding!

One Week Til Departure

I can not believe I'm only one week away from an tremendous journey in Costa Rica. One week to go and still a lot of preparations to go. I have to get things squared away to help make my logistics smooth as possible! I will keep you updated as the day approaches. Please subscribe!

Justin Robinson
Student Ambassador

Ambassadorial Focus and Departure

I'm really happy to say that I'm only 10 days out from this exciting adventure.  I can not wait until I'm on the plane at Hartsfield lining up for the runway. It has been a long road coming. I'm really proud to say that my program has the most service project than any of our other itineraries/programs. I'm so stoke can't wait to departure day!!!!!!!!

P.S. Go ahead and subscribe to my blog as I will be posting things all throughout the trip in Costa Rica.

Justin

Ambassadorial Preparations

I'm really getting excited about visiting the amazing and breath taking country of Costa Rica. While I prepare mentally and physically. Today brought preparations for the true Ambassador. Today I got some of the things I will be donating to the school and orphanage we will visit as part of our journey. Just 17 days and counting cant wait!
Justin Robinson
Student Ambassador