Welcome to Santa Elena, the largest town in Monteverde! Surrounded by cloud forests and countless options for adventure, the area has certainly earned its strong reputation in the adventurous traveler circles. Today, our students enjoyed a farm tour, zip lining, and some time exploring town.
The farm tour covered a wide range of topic in a short time with hands-on demonstrations and, best of all, tasty samples! Zip lining is always a crowd pleaser, as students put their trust in a thin metal wire and climbing harness and fly through the treetops. Exploring Santa Elena offered students the chance to practice their Spanish and step outside their comfort zone as they participated in a scavenger hunt (while leaving plenty of time for snacks and souvenir shopping).
Passing the halfway point of the trip, we’ve settled in to a groove as a group. Students are starting to feel more comfortable with the trip’s rigorous pace and starting to find their own fun. For example, we are currently waiting for the bus to dinner and our students have organized themselves in to groups watching the stars on a balcony, playing pool, and trying desperately to play one more game of soccer before the light completely fades.
Tomorrow we will again hop on the buses for a travel day as we make our way to the beach. Sunshine and sand (and a crocodile tour) await!
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