We began the week traveling from Leon, Nicaragua to Playa Potrero, Costa Rica – beginning our day at the fabulous Pan y Paz Bakery in Nicaragua before crossing the border by foot into Costa Rica. This week we planned our volunteer project and activities without the assistance of the leaders. We have been volunteering with an organization called Abriendo Mentes, helping with the English classes in the afternoon with children from kindergarten to sixth grade. It has been a welcomed change to transition from the role of student to teacher, especially after daily classes in the almost unbearable heat of Leon.
This week we are staying with families once again, which we have all enjoyed. Lunch isn’t provided so we have been doing some culinary experimentation with the local produce. It is amazing how many days a bag of vegetables can get you through. Yesterday, some of us participated in a yoga class at one of the hotels along the beach. All who were there began the day both relaxed and invigorated by the practice which becomes that much more enjoyable when there is a beach view and the sound of the ocean.
Today is Friday Fun Day at the school where we will participate in Easter themed activities, including a water balloon hunt and bunny ears. Since our Easter in Leon was a bit lacking, this is our opportunity to engage in activities that truly highlight the spirit of Easter… hunting random objects and pretending to be rabbits. Kidding aside, we are really looking forward to the day and the possibility of sunset yoga tonight with the instructor from yesterday.
Tomorrow morning we will head to Monteverde for a few days, where we will zip line and explore the reserve.
Meg & Jessie