Author Archive: Maggie Niemann

Well, here it is. The last blog post, the last night, the last hoorah. I already miss my Costa Rica crew, even though we haven’t even left the hotel yet. Today, we woke up for breakfast and headed straight for… (READ MORE)

Today we rose at a starling 5:00am to make the 6:00am bus departure. Most of us fell promptly back asleep right when the took off. I drifted off into a light sleep, and when I opened my eyes we were… (READ MORE)

Today we left Rancho Margot. After another morning yoga session, I quickly packed up my bag and scarfed down my last plate of pineapples and yogurt. We traveled north east out of the Carribian side of the country, and into… (READ MORE)

So far Monteverdè has been one of my top favorite towns, if not my number one favorite. Waking up this morning to the open view overlooking the north west Pacific Ocean was amazing. Breakfast was delightful, I had the usual… (READ MORE)

  Today was our first full day at Rancho Margot. It was truly amazing! I started off the day rising at 6:30 am, waking up for the 7:00am yoga class. It was a tad difficult to find my way through… (READ MORE)

Well, finally I can get some sort of wifi and form of technology to work for me. It’s currently 11:00pm, and my peers and I are enjoying a nice game of cards against humanity. Sigh, what a day. Today was… (READ MORE)

Well each day seems to out-do the last. I was sad to say good-bye to Guaybo Lodge this morning. This lodge had such a charm and beautiful aesthetic. But, alas we must continue on our journey. We drove straight to… (READ MORE)

My My! What a day! First of all I am simply in a state of bliss after Norma’s party cake. Best desert we’ve had so far. This must be another great product of the food in Costa Rica. Speaking of… (READ MORE)

Wow! We just arrived to the Guayabo Eco-Lodge in Turiallba, and boy is it amazing! This cozy little lodge is nuzzled in the rolling hills and is known for its environmental protection policies and business ethics. The lodge is colorful… (READ MORE)

I’m seemingly at ease. Laying in bed listening to the sounds of the rainforest as I write my first blog post about our day today…Just taking a second to soak in where we are and how amazing this trip has… (READ MORE)