Finalmente! After 6 long days of separation, the Putney Foundations Costa Rica group has finally reunited for an exciting weekend of zip lining, horseback riding, and kayaking at Rancho Margot. Nestled between the shores of Lake Arenal and the impressive Arenal Volcano that towers above…
Good Morning! Both groups are excited that today is the day we will see each other and have the chance to share stories from our week apart and strengthen friendships that began during our first few days at the Villa. During the next few days…
We spoke with the community service leaders yesterday who gave us an update on how things have been going in Silencio: Sunday there was a big volleyball game comprised of Putney students and Silencio locals as part of a Putney Olympics themed set of sporting…
Surf’s up to all our blog followers out there! Putney travelers rose early this morning for one of our busiest days yet! After a quick continental breakfast here at the Villa, we left at 6:30 for Playa Grande and a date with surf destiny. Our…
Good Evening from Villa Huetares. Today, after a delicious breakfast of pancakes and fruit – mango, pineapple, and watermelon, we headed out by bus to Rincon de la Vieja National Park to hike and explore one of Costa Rica’s natural wonders. We saw boiling sulfuric…
News from the group in Silencio! The last few days in the village of Silencio have been busy as the group works towards their project goals. The leaders report that all the students have been hard at work mixing cement to finish the sidewalk around…