By: Scott Pralinsky
Puerto Viejo Sample Itinerary
April 20, 2007PUERTO VIEJO PROGRAM This is a sample of what you might experience if you were to volunteer in Puerto Viejo combining…
Read MoreLa Flor Sample Itinerary
April 20, 2007CENTRAL VALLEY PROGRAM – La Flor Community This is a sample of what you might experience if you were to volunteer…
Read MoreBambina Better
April 18, 2007If you happened to read our earlier post about Bambina, then you know she was on her little deathbed. We’re happy to report she is now out of the woods! Things certainly got worse before they got better, but she is nearly back to 100% herself now.
Read MoreWelcome Mauricio!
April 12, 2007We have a new addition to the family! Mauricio Aguilar just started working with us this week as our new Placement & Travel Coordinator. Mauricio was born and raised in Washington State (USA), but is actually Costa Rican! He’s been back here in his homeland now for about 18 months and is studying sustainable tourism in a local university.
Read MoreTropical Adventures Blog
April 8, 2007We hope that some of our ramblings, random pictures and stories in this blog help give you an idea of what…
Read MoreEaster Morning
April 8, 2007One of the best parts of visiting or living in a “foreign” country is having the opportunity to see and experience the culture. Here in Costa Rica we have our own share of fairs, festivals and processions.
This morning I dragged myself out of bed at 4:00 and went down the street to the small town of Orosi. Because it’s Easter today, the whole town gathered to celebrate. I understand this tradition has been going on a very long time.
Bambina
April 4, 2007As part of our daily lives here as a non-profit foundation in the community, we’re called upon to assist with many things. I happened to be visiting Uatsi on the Indigenous Reservation a couple of days ago. One of the families we work with there has the cutest little puppy, Bambina, who is only about 2 or 3 months old. She’s normally active and happy. But she looked nearly dead. The family said she hadn’t moved the whole day. And she was cold to the touch — something that doesn’t happen much here in the Tropics on a hot day.
Read MoreTropical Adventures Extra Travel Insurance
April 4, 2007<p><p><p><p><p>Travel Insurance from World Nomads</p></p></p></p></p> We here at Tropical Adventures proudly provide our volunteers with some basic medical insurance during the…
Read MoreWhat to Bring
April 1, 2007The best rule of thumb for packing for your trip to Costa Rica is to pack lightly. The last thing you…
Read MoreNew Project – Daycare Center
March 25, 2007We’d like to give a warm welcome to the latest addition to our Tropical Adventures family — the CEN Daycare and Nutritional Centers! Volunteers Kelly and Aisha were are first guinea pigs to go in and work with these kids. And it was a total success! Many thanks to all involved, especially Laura Palomo, for developing and putting into place this new project.
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