Wonderfolk Costa Rica 2025
July 5, 2025
Today July 5, I had to wake up at six something so I can make it to the airport at 7:30. Some people didn’t make it in time so we had to wait extra which wasn’t a problem 😁 we went through TSA, bag checking, and we were good to go to get on our flight. I was a little scared because it was my first time on an airplane taking off really had my stomach twisting and turning but landing had me jumping on Isabella, which I apologize but overall, I rate this flight a 7/10 I liked the snacks.
Hii guys it’s diamond!!! Today we had a lot of traveling, it was very tiring, but I enjoyed everyone’s presence and their energy. It was really fun traveling with kids, my age. I’ve never had that experience before so it was great! Me and my little group went to Starbucks and different places to go eat and while waiting for the plane to actually go to Costa Rica, we were playing games on our phone with each other, listening to music and talking. It was fun and I definitely am excited for the upcoming days with your children. thank you!!!
By Divine and Diamond
July 6, 2025
Today Cohort 2025 began their journey both physically and metaphorically. We began the day in San Jose with the traditional breakfast of Gallo Pinto, which contains rice, beans, and a variety of Costa Rican seasonings. With the Gallo Pinto we ate eggs, ham and all the fruit Costa Rica has to offer. After breakfast we started our orientation which was full of building our community agreements and the trip leaders sharing the history of Wonderfolk. Us students shared what we hope to gain from the program. We ended our orientation with signing bandanas which were turned into bracelets, anklets and hair pieces which can be seen in the video included. They signify our understanding of the agreements to the community guidelines. We then packed our bags and hit the road to our next destination. We enjoyed singing along to various songs, playing Pictionary and admired the scenic beauty of Costa Rica. We had lunch at Mi Rancho while being able to actually immerse ourselves into Costa Rican communities by participating in common Costa Rican cultural practices. When we arrived at Sueño Dorado we met a dog named Moli and enjoyed swimming in a natural hot springs which was full of mineral water. After we took another ride we began singing along to musicals and free-styled to our own beat. Then we ate dinner and played telephone. In the photos provided, some students ordered virgin pina coladas which actually came in pineapples. The main focus of today according to members of the cohort was traveling and getting accustomed to the new environment.
Best regards,
Arturo and Khadija
