At the Omega Office, the group boarded the bus and headed to our orientation retreat held at Escuela Juan XXIII, near the province of Cartago. This place used to be a school for people who wanted to become priests.
When we arrived we were sent to look at the Valley which houses the city of San Jose.
Later on we discussed with our counselor Luis, rules about homestay, school and school work, how to adjust to the culture and more. I was able to give advice to my fellow classmates on ways to survive and thrive in Costa Rica.
After Orientation, we played volleyball and soccer. At dinner we learned a bit about one another, but I know it'll take a bit of time for everyone to open up completely. I am excited to share new adventures with these great group of students!
Saturday morning we woke up early to eat breakfast at 7 am. After breakfast we traveled by bus to Volcán Irazú. I had traveled to this volcano last trip with a few of my friends. This time, I was able to have a guided tour of the area. I learned about it's history including when the last eruption was... which I can not recall right now, but it was decades ago. The vegetation around the volcano was so fertile due to the ash and sand from the volcano which creates a great fertilizer.
The panarama shot is thanks to Lizzy who taught me how to use different setting on my camera!
After the Volcano tour we went to Cartago, the old city which used to be Costa Rica's capital. We went to the local farmer's market in the area and tried many fruits and vegetables that most people from the United States are not familiar with.
After lunch we headed to more ruins located in Cartago of an old Church called Ujarrás.
We returned to San Jose after the long day of traveling. I walked home with my parents and we got cell phone minutes for my cell phone here in Costa Rica. After that we ate a delicious pasta dinner! I loved it, it reminded me of home! The family is very nice and talkative which is comforting. It reminds me of my family at home in the US.
Anyways I am very tired from all the traveling, I'm heading to bed. Buenas Noches!
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