Fall 2010 Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Rainy season gray skies.Dry season blue skies.

Brasilito is the town closest to CDSG campus. There is beach access, as well as small stores to buy groceries and our favorite soda, Soda del Coco.

Mono congo, Iguana, Mariposa, Tarantula, Escorpion, Serpiente, Geco, Pajaro,

Ashley: 1 st /2 nd Grade

Tony: 3 rd /4 th Grade

JILLJILL 5 th Grade

Arenal: an active volcano. Beach Community Church Guanacaste farm life

Costa Rica is home to many endangered sea turtle nesting grounds. During the months of July – February sea turtles come to the beaches of Costa Rica to lay eggs.

We taught English to the tourist police.

School Every grade level has Spanish class everyday. Specials are taught completely in Spanish. Average class size is much smaller that GA public schools. Costa Rica as a whole is environmentally friendly. The country is big on recycling. Virginia Curriculum Doesnt have gifted/special needs program Casual work attire On campus apartments. Pay electricity bill at Super Compro. Sun rises/sets really early. (5:15 am/pm) Free community laundry mat on campus. Bring own towels, soft sheets. Grocery store takes card, cash, and colones. Learn some Spanish before going, at least food and greetings. Living Situation