So no real exciting news to report, but I felt like I should post something before the project begins and we really don't have time to post.

My time here has been pretty occupied on getting things for J-term finalized: ordering project supplies, confirming transportation and hotels and organizing everything for the Tico vols. I am very excited for the volunteers to arrive and I think they are going to have a great time!

 I do have some bad news however, the surprise we had planned for Chirripo had to be cancelled because the volunteer flights were so early that everything got cut short a day. None the less I think everyone is going to enjoy the projects.

 
The finalized projects for the parks are as follows:

In Manuel Antonio we will be constructing a new sort of trail barrier using resources from the park (making molds out of bamboo and using sand from the beach for the cement).

In Tenorio we will be continuing the work from last year in putting cement blocks down on the trails so that the paths do not get muddy.

And in Chirripo we will have two projects going, one is the construction of a new small pedestrian bridge and also trail maintenance.
 

 I am very excited for everything to get going and started. I hope everyone has a great holiday break, and as always if you have any questions please feel free to email me:

amigosjterm2008@gmail.com

Hasta pronto!

Molly