An Update from Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Hello everyone, It has been quite sometime since my last blog post, and I thought it was about time for an update. I have been traveling through Costa Rica since September 18th and have met many friends. More importantly I have made friends with someone who has been nothing but helpful in furthering my research for "Seeds to Trees". Emmanuel Javogue and his family have been gracious enough to invite my fiance and myself into their home located in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. They also introduced me to a school here called La Paz where both of their children attend. Both Emmanuel and his wife Ashley have also donated a lot of their time and money to help further La Paz's progress. La Paz is a very different school in comparison to most traditional schools, and has a heavy focus on community and environmental stewardship. I have already spent some time at the school observing some of the classes, and even became a student in their 10th grade Spanish class (that was definitely a challenge). During this process I have also had the opportunity to interview Ashley who serves on the school board, and Bianca her daughter who will be graduating this year. I have also introduced myself to the school's director Mr.Abel and his wife Kerry, whom I will be meeting with on November 4th. I am truly excited to be learning more about the La Paz school, and possibly even doing some volunteer work. I encourage you all to keep an eye out for my next blog post, which will be featuring a full article on the La Paz school. Until then please check out the school's website for more information.