Author Archive: Anika Murray

The last full day! I’m going to miss everyone so much! The day began with a nice breakfast. Afterward we proceeded to the University of peace. It is one of the UN institutions and in what better of a place… (READ MORE)

Today was the best/worst day of my life! I was in pain from the moment I woke up to just about the moment I went to sleep. It wasn’t great but we did do my favorite thing ever which was… (READ MORE)

& sickle Cell strikes again! Missed another day with my classmates cuz I couldn’t make it to the top of the hill?I had to go all the way back to the hotel and even when I got there I was… (READ MORE)

Zip LININGGGGGGG & nuts!!! So the day began with breakfast at the ranch. Thank goodness we left that place! We ventured on the road which led us to a wonderful rest stop by the name of ‘Café & Macadamia’. As… (READ MORE)

Today was ok. It was the latest wake up we have had yet at 7:30am then we headed down to breakfast which for me was basically fruits which I don’t mind. Afterward we went on a ranch tour which was… (READ MORE)

Day 2 with no rain! I couldn’t be more ecstatic because I really loathe precipitation. I also discovered I left my coat and sweater back at the lodge so I don’t know how I’m going to make it back to… (READ MORE)

I thought yesterday was amazing but it just keeps getting better and better. It didn’t rain the ENTIRE time we were out as well as the drive to our first stop was almost 3 hours so I was well rested…. (READ MORE)

Today was eventful. More tiring than yesterday but also more exciting. We started the day off with bomb breakfast which included sweet bread then left directly after. Short ride to CATIE but it was one of the most interesting legs… (READ MORE)

Today was mostly fun. We went down to explore the banana plantation then see how they are produced and packaged to go out. Those are the same bananas found at Whole Foods. There were 600 hectors which is about double… (READ MORE)

Well I have finally obtained my first passport and am allowed to exit the country. Being in Costa Rica is quite an experience. It is my first time out of the United States ever and I would have to say… (READ MORE)