Finally here...with spotty internet...

Hi All!

Unfortunately, it has been difficult to get online and post to the blog since I arrived in Costa Rica as the internet connection is very unreliable and generally weak. I will probably keep this post relatively short and provide a longer one when I return from an upcoming field trip. Generally all of my posts will probably detail larger trips, although I will also try to dedicate at least one post to my day-to-day life style here at the center in Atenas.

Here are some pictures I took my first morning here. All I can say is that so far it is wonderful!

Right outside the front door of the dorms - a row of hammocks over looking mango and orange trees as well as mountains and hills in the distance. Iguanas also climb around in the beams, which is not as charming.

One of the orange trees I saw during our tour of the center and it's gardens and farms on our first day.

Down a long, windy trail away from the center towards more citrus orchards, farms and a home-made soccer field. Note that it is the dry season, which is why this may not seem as green as you may imagine Costa Rican terrain. Beautiful nonetheless!

The center's chickens! Some of the best eggs I've ever eaten, and I love that the center gets so much, if not all, of their food locally.

Okay,  I'm terrified the server will crash before I post this, so I'll end this here.  I hope to get a more detailed post about the program and my impressions and experiences soon!