My daughter and I went on the Sea Turtle Initiative trip on the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. We spent 4 magical nights working with the volunteer staff at Turtle Trax, walking the beach and looking for the trail the nesting turtles made. When we found one, we followed it to the nest where we dug up the eggs for re-burial in a safe location where neither dogs nor poachers would get them. Once I got to catch the eggs in my gloved hand as the turtle laid them. I will never forget how connected I felt to the entire universe, with the dark, and the sound of the surf, and this rarely-seen creature giving birth beneath me. During the day, we had plenty of time to swim in our pool and in the ocean; to help out with maintenance chores; and to get to know the wonderful young people who are volunteering there. We also went to a wild animal rehabilitation center and one day was "Adventure Day", with tubing, zip-lining, and horseback riding. This was an excellent trip!
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We enjoyed 6 days in Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica as a family participating in the "Protecting the Pacific" trip. From the moment we got off of the plane in San Jose, the support was excellent. Our guides Wayner and Olman were exceptionally enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I especially appreciated the opportunity to learn about various challenges to the environment there, and then do meaningful work to help. We loved getting to know the other travelers in our group and the staff in Costa Rica, and our kids (ages 13 and 15) had fun practicing their Spanish. Perfect mix of fun, education and service. I would highly recommend this program.
Well organized and a great experience. Great people, lodgings & food, an interesting mix of activities. I highly recommend Discover Corps' trip to Cuba. Do it now before things start to change!
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