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Rancho Mastatal Life
We began our adventure at Rancho Mastatal a few days ago by diving into some of the principles of permaculture, the art of fermentation, and getting muddy with some different natural building techniques. A typical day has consisted of harvesting and eating delicious food, hiking to a nearby waterfall and enjoying a swim, and learning… Read More
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Costa Rica Update: The Daniel Vega Experience
Daniel Vega is an organic farmer from Costa Rica. We went to his farm last week to learn about his work and how Costa Rican farmers can become organic and sustainable. We harvested and shelled peppers (Tejas ate 100 at one time!), made compost, fed pigs, planted vanilla, and transplanted cacao trees (13, so one… Read More
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Costa Rica Update: EARTH University
Buenas Noches a todos! Friday was our full day at EARTH University. We began our day with gallo pinto, huevos, y piña and then headed to the Organic Farm with the fourth year students. We were able to examine the differences in the variety of cacao that the farm is growing while Fernando talked about… Read More
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Costa Rica Update: Rafting the Pacuare
We all arrived in San Jose on Saturday night. We spent the night at Hotel Brilla Sol, where we all quickly got to know each other and soon went to bed after a long day of travel. The next morning, we all got up super early to get on our bus to go whitewater rafting… Read More
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Welcome to Costa Rica 2018
Buenos Dias everyone! We’re so excited to meet you! Soon, rather than on this bridge, we will be standing under waterfalls or racing rapids with you in beautiful Costa Rica. It has been a busy few days preparing for our trip, but we are thrilled to be soon exploring this amazingly diverse country with you!… Read More
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