2025 Costa Rica: Day 1

Bullis Class of 2029 Costa Rica 2025

Greetings from Costa Rica!

It has been quite a day for our 8th grade students! They started with early morning flights, and ended the night working with our phenomenal Global Works Leaders to create community agreements on how to be inclusive, communicate effectively, and make the most of their time here in Costa Rica. The trip is off to a great start, and students are enjoying themselves as they settle into La Fortuna.

Here are two first-hand perspectives from our young world travelers about their day and experiences in Costa Rica.

Sienna S. reflects:

"Today has definitely been a journey! The turbulence on the flight was a bit rocky at times, but we still made it through and I am excited to be here. We stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch. Even though it was only chicken, rice, and beans, the food was delicious and very flavorful. Seeing all of the oxen and wildlife made me realize that we are definitely in a foreign environment, and I am very excited to see more. I can't wait to go white water rafting tomorrow!"

Elle P. writes:

"Getting off the plane and arriving in Costa Rica was a great experience, because our guide Randall was so interactive and engaging from the beginning. This gave me insight into what the rest of the trip will look like. This continued when we went to a local restaurant for lunch - all of the servers were very kind and helpful the entire time. Arriving at the hotel was a relief after a long day of travel. There were so many options at dinner, and everywhere you walk you see something new and beautiful in the Costa Rican scenery. I can't wait to bond with the local community at our day of service tomorrow, and see what their daily life looks like."

After students get some much-needed rest, half of the group will set off for white-water rafting on the Balsa River, while the other half participates in a Community Service event in Santa Ana and explores traditional Costa Rican cheesemaking.

Please enjoy some photos from the day. We will continue to update you about our adventures throughout the week.

Pura vida! 🇨🇷☀️

Best,

The 8th Grade Team









Location: Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Popular posts from this blog

2025 Florida Keys: Day 1

Image
Hello! We've arrived safely in Key Largo after a looooong day of travel and adventure in the Everglades. Students viewed the wildlife from airboats, on foot, tram, and even by flashlight during an evening walk to spot nighttime predators in hunting action. It was Gator Nation down here in the Sunshine State! Please read below as some students describe their experiences in their own words: Ava N. Our first day in Florida consisted of many activities, including taking a tram tour through the Everglades National Park. Although the sun beat down on our backs, it was incredible to see the crocodiles, birds, and alligators! When we passed by a crocodile so close it could've snapped an arm or leg off, everybody took memorable photos. The fabulous fish in the crystal clear water swam with passion. As we walked up the tower, it felt as though we were on top of the world. Today was only day one, but we are already excited about the upcoming activities on our trip. Mariah R. Wal...
Read more

2024 Costa Rica: Day 6

Image
Good afternoon from the San Jose airport,  The time has come to say goodbye to Costa Rica. Students are checked in and ready to board their flight. At our group debrief this morning with Dr. Moreno, there were many different emotions - sadness, joy, nostalgia, and excitement at the thought of reuniting with families. Students also shared their highlights with the group - zip lining, white water rafting, meeting students from the Zeta Trece school, and the hot springs at Hacienda Orosi. Eden S. '28 shares her favorite moments from the trip:  My three highlights of this trip are: the beach. It was so much fun, and I played volleyball with my friends. I also loved zip lining with my classmates, and seeing the mountains. We also had a karaoke party on the girls bus singing Party in the USA. I loved the trip so much! Yolanda J. '28 reflects on the highlights of the trip: The hot springs were my favorite part of the trip because they were really calming. Since we had done...
Read more