Saturday, March 29, 2014
At airport - flight delayed
Our flight has been delayed roughly 1.5 hours. Our estimated arrival time in CLT is now 10:12. Will update if I get more info while here and will certainly do so once we land.
Jungle Turrists Salsa by the Pool
Not wanting the fun to end the Jungle Turrists just broke into a Salsa Party by the pool with Chris and Lis teaching the steps
Pale whales -- nahhhhhh
Dear fellow adventures and Americans,
As we take on the last few hours of Costa Rica, the jungle Turrists have taken a seat by the pool under the Costa Rican sun. Along with the sun, we have aquired piña coldas (virgin of course) and personal palm tree fanners. The Turrists are exhausted from a long night of salsa dancing with Enrique. So sad to leave - the Cola sun doesn't even compare to Costa Rica.
Farewell fellow friends,
From the tannist tourist Costa Rica has ever seen
Group2/Jungle Turrists
Group 1 last day- Ab and Bristow
Once upon a time, there was a group of confused Americans lost in the jungles of Central America. Fast forward one week and you'll see a group of rugged, knowledgeable, Spanish speaking adventurers known as group 1. Our day began with the emotional departure from our Tres Equis families with lots of tears, hugs, and of course... Pictures. We then made the trip to the river where we rafted for 5 hours. Group 1 now has defined arms and an appreciation for shade and motors. We picnicked along the riverside and ended the tour in an exhausted state. Our bus ride to San Jose today was one of the best experiences of the trip. Sing alongs, mad libs, and jokes filled our time as we made it after 3 and a half hours. We met Mr. Angel for dinner where we ate pizza and chicken (thank god for no rice and beans). We are now spending our last hours together as a group, bonding over the amazing experiences we have had. We all anxiously await our arrival to the airport tomorrow as we will finally see all our friends we have missed so much! Buenas Noches! 
-Ab and Bristow
P.S.- Because Matthew is awesome, shoutout to him for being a great pillow.
School Visit
Group III had another adventurous and cultural day, as you can read in the students' posts. Here are a couple of additional photos. 
Friday, March 28, 2014
Group 2/Jungle Turrists Bandana Ceremony
In our last night circle, Jungle Turrists had a very moving bandana ceremony. Each member of the group gave a piece of our group bandana to another group member. With the exchange came kind words expressing new insights created over the week. Even the chaperones and guides participated as peers to the students. Here are a few pictures, there are too many to post them all.
-Lutt
Group 3- "the finale"- Alex, Evers, and Quinn
Today group three had a perfect grand finale. We started off the day early with a 6:45 breakfast, then headed straight to zip-lining! This was an adrenaline filled experience which will last a life time. We went on 8 different length and speed ziplines, the longest being over half a mile! We have had many great experiences, but I can not wait to be home! Mom, Dad, and Katherine, don't be late to the airport!!!!!! See y'all soon!
- Evers
Group three had an unforgettable day, ending the trip with a bang! Everyone had an experience of a lifetime, zip lining 1000 feet above the ground. After flying over the tree tops, we visited a school in the small town of Sona Fluca. The school children shared their culture with us by preforming a traditional dance. The children were adorable and so excited to share their native heritage. They had big smiles and were very appreciative of the books we brought for them. This trip has helped us all grow as a group and individually. We have done things we never would have thought we would do and we have experienced truly amazing things. The relationships we have built and memories that we have created will last forever.
To my family and friends back at home, I miss y'all very much and I can not wait to see y'all again! I love you!
-Quinn
Hello every friend/family member of the Hammond community! Firstly, we all survived. Some of us may have had to suffer through cuts, blistered sunburns, and throbbing bruises, but we survived! Throughout the last day in this beautiful country of Costa Rica, I have pondered and relived all the wonderful experiences I had the pleasure to be a part of. These adventures would have never been the same without the wonderful people around me that I can say, with no hesitation, are my friends. I have lived life in Costa Rica in a way that I could never imagine doing over. EVERY member of the group has pushed through personal boundaries and hesitations without looking back, making me feel only the upmost respect for every single one of them. I could never ask for a better group of friends to experience this with!
To my family and friends back home, I love you all but I can honestly say I'm not ready to leave just yet. This has been the best experience of my life. The memories and adventures will NEVER escape my mind. I hope y'all are ready for nonstop stories when we return tomorrow!
Until tomorrow,
Alex
Group 2: Last Night in Costa
See y'all tomorrow!
~Abigail Thomas, Anna, Sara Smith
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