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Yesterday was a great day – we finally wore out the students enough that they went to bed early and slept in until the howlers at 5. The highlight of our evenings is dinner together and reading YOUR comments! It’s an interesting way for us to communicate – we send pictures and you send all those great words of encouragement. Last night us chaperones watched the students play movie charades – classic fun and nobody was shy.
The snorkeling tour was fantastic – the American boat captain, Bob, took us across the Golfo Dulce to a secluded bay that had a beautiful beach, palm trees, and a reef teaming with interesting underwater creatures. The students donned their life jackets and snorkeling gear for over 1 and a half hours in the water. Then our guide from the creek walk, Adonis, gathered up some coconuts and cut them open for all to drink coconut milk and eat the fruit inside. Adonis brought his son, Akillian, 15 years old, and the students interacted with him in Spanish for most of the day. Akillian did not need a life jacket and dove to the bottom of the reef to scare out some colorful fish and retrieve shells, starfish, and coral. The kids then had lunch and ate about twice what they normally would eat. Everything we brought was gone! Then we went up a river lined with mangroves and saw a crocodile – it was easily startled and dove into the deep muddy water. On the way back, we jammed to reggae music and the kids danced. It was an awesome day on the water!
Well just another day in the Osa…Tomorrow is our interactive day at Morgan’s Guanabana Lodge. We hope to catch up on our blog with all the creatures and plants that we have been observing over the first half of the trip. Everyone is happy and healthy – keep them comments coming!!!
Jerry and CB out
Here’s today’s student video bloggers – Anna and Randy!
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooo first comment!
ReplyDeleteAlex ... wow snorkeling looks fantastic! You guys are really "experiencing" a different way of life. Climb those trees, get that food (coconuts), and then prepare to eat it. (How did that coconut taste .. by the way?)
ReplyDeleteHow different is that from what we are experiencing now .. using blog technology to communicate. We love reading your adventures .. almost like being there, especially with the pictures and video.
Looking forward to more "Costa Rican adventures of the SMS crew" ... Grandma and Grandpa "W"
Frankiln and Mom, dad and I miss you a lot and are still having fun here. Looks like you are all having a great time and I can't wait to see you!
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Hey Everyone... Mrs. CB here-
ReplyDeleteWhat great videos and photos. Ryan, I especially love the frog you're holding. You know what a sucker I am for frogs! They're so cute.
So did you jam to "Video killed the radio star" on the boat ride? I can remember listening to that song about a thousand times from the trip two years ago.
How about the coconut milk? Did you like it? Hopefully only your island friend climbed the tree to pull down the coconuts.
I have to say, this would be my favorite part of the trip... floating in the water, listening to the tunes, and soaking in the sun. You're so lucky!
Sam, Chloe and I continue to hold down the fort. We miss you more each day and look forward to your photos every evening.
Grandma & Grandpa K say "hello" too. Grandma's hoping for another frog or turtle like the one Sam brought home two years ago from the gift shop near the airport in Puerto Jimenez.
We're on our way out to Skyline... our first night out! Aren't you proud of me Gary? I've been cooking for the two of us since you left. We decided it was time to take a break.
Enjoy your evening as well... all our love, take care, Kim, Sam & Chloe
Hellmann:
ReplyDeleteHi Abby and Joe, the pictures today are incredible! Joe, you must have loved being on a boat all day...although probably not fast enough to ski! Abby you look a little pink! Make sure you load up on the sunscreen...especially on your face...and shoulders! Busy week here, hosting the gymnastics team for movie nt. on Fri! Grace is getting very excited for NYC. Joe, I was relieved to see pics of you today...wasn't 100% sure you were still there! Ha! We miss you like crazy! Wish we were there!
Love and Hugs and Kisses to All,
Mom and Girls
Hi Dad and Mark!! This blog is awesome, looks like you guys are having a great time! Mark, I like the Tony Perkis bandanna. Dad, I like the all yellow outfits. Seriously, though, looking at this really brightens up my day in Chicago! Love, Mary Dankenbring
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh that looks like so much fun! I loved the video blog, Anna and Randy. Good job!
ReplyDeleteI miss you guys sooooooooo much! I can't wait until you come home. Have fun!
Hugs,
Katie M
Hello Annie and everyone! Loved the video blog. Good to hear your voice, Annie. FYI-an ice cream man is a street vendor! It looks like you lived to talk about it so I won't worry. We love all the pictures. You are all having some great experiences. Life has not been dull at school, but I'd rather be snorkeling. NIck is sick-missed school today-but seems to be on the mend. We love you and are looking forward to tomorrow's blog!
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From the Johnstons
ReplyDeleteCB you have out done yourself this year!!! The blog is amazing. Maybe you are spending too much time at the Palms? Don't corrupt Jerry.
Emily, I found Madison wandering around your room today. I guess she misses you too. The boys finally went out and got the new TV. You will love it. Spent the afternoon with Virginia. She was very excited to hear about your trip. I am sure you had a blast today on the boat and in the water. Love you more!!
Sea snake??? Eel??? Cate.... I never thought I'd say that I was actually happy to see you with that cute little baby frog on your arm!! Great job once again by CB, assistant B, Annie & Randy. Everything looks absolutely fanatastic, but, I would think that one of the coolest things had to be getting to speak in Spanish with Akillian all day. Your dad is on his way home early this week because there is so much snow in Denver he can't even get there!! So he will be blogging to you hopefully by this evening.....we love you lots and lots and as you know.....we love you like crazy!! xoxo Mom, Lolo & Smith (who is downstairs cramming for Accelerated Chem....maybe pray for him a little tonight.)
ReplyDeletehey its grant
ReplyDeleteanyone get stung by the jellyfish, and did anyone get the 3 litre pepsi bottle, i want someone to let me know in tomorrows blog, hahaha
peace out :)
Hello, All --
ReplyDeleteIt looks like another magnificent day, filled with adventure, fun, beauty, and memories! How fortunate you are! I cannot wait to hear the stories!
The blog and the video are a highlight of each day. They are entertaining and informative. Thank you for taking the time to create them and to do such a top-notch job! Your personalities shine, which is especially nice to see each day.
The eighth graders wanted to send back a video via the blog, showing you all the exciting or not so exciting things that are happening here! Can you see it now?! They wanted to create it in class the other day since they were working on taking and editing video. Mostly, I think they missed you and sought to let you know that.
So, today was frog and boat day, eh? I'm envious! The pictures are priceless!
What has been your most memorable moment to this point? Would anyone we have not heard from so far like to chime in?
Life goes on as usual here so signing out for now... looking forward to tomorrow .. enjoy every experience ...
Adios,
Mrs. B.
Ashley (Cam's sister) said...
ReplyDeleteHey Cam! Looks like another boring day of learning! =) I have always wanted to go snorkeling! I can't wait to hear about what you saw. Did you get to ski behind the boat? I bet you wanted to!
I told my first graders about your trip and they thought it was awesome! A lot of them had silly questions for you, most dealing with the monkeys...probably because they can relate to acting like them! =D My class won a lunch from Olive Garden, so we are having that on Thursday. They wanted you to come in and talk about your trip and have lunch with us…I told them you were too far away. They have a hard time understanding that concept. We are just trying to find OHIO on the map right now! =)
I miss you tons! I’m getting the itch for a round of golf and some Skyline…you in?
Until next time hermano! =D
Love,
Ashley
HEY!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness that snorkeling looks like so much fun!! These pictures look like you are having the time of your lives which is good!
Class was very interesting today.. We shall tell you when we get back
We miss you all so much!!!
-Carlile, Katerina, Molly, and Elise
From the Youngs:
ReplyDeleteOkay, we just have to ask...what is the deal with Adonis taking a header down the coconut tree? Did he mean to do that or was it accidental?
The teeny little frogs were cute, but I was not too thrilled to read about the crocodile (just kidding!) I will just have to hold my breath until after the crocodile swamp tour...
Cam: Looks like another great day in paradise - you were really in your element in the water and on the boat, weren't you? The highlight of each day for your Dad and me is to read the blog and see what you all have been up to. Really love seeing all of the pictures. Thanks to CB (and Mini-me-B) for the great job they are doing. It is greatly appreciated.
Dad and I miss you like crazy -- hope you are having the time of your life. We can't wait to see you and hear all about it.
Take care of each other and stay safe.
Lots of love,
Mom and Dad
Hello everyone, this is Alan. Wow! It really looks like you are all having a great time, and the blog is great, Leah and I have been checking it daily and really enjoy getting the updates on your adventures. Kudos to Gary and everyone else involved with making this trip happen for the kids and planning things so well. I just hope Jeanne's hair goes back to normal when she gets home!! Franklin, it looks like you are having a lot of fun, and we like seeing you and mom in the pictures, and Jeanne, Sheila M called and said she is also following the trip on the blog and enjoying it. Keep having fun and we'll keep watching!
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ReplyDeleteHey Alex! Its Anna! This trip sounds so exciting! I'm sorry I haven't gotten to leave a message before now I completely forgot even though I had been waiting for the day you leave, excited to leave a message for you, then I forgot. I have bad memory. Oh well. The pictures are really cool! Costa Rica looks beautiful! Well, I'm sure you are having a good time and I can't wait to hear about it when we see you in Florida!!!!
From,
Anna
P.S. Claire says hi!!!!!
Mary Kate,
ReplyDeleteHi, Mom keeps cleaning your room and there are endless numbers of garbage bags. She has been cleaning it for 2 days and it is still not clean. Except for that we can see the floor for once. Looks like you have a lot to do when you get home from vacation.
Nate
March 25, 2009.
ReplyDeleteHello Alex. I know that you are having a wonderful time. I just got an enlarged map of the area that you and your friends are enjoying.
Your teachers will recieve a lot of nice reports and you will have lots of stories. You will remember this trip all your life. Love, JEC.
Alex....
ReplyDeleteJEC is Grandma Campbell.
Hey Dr. Joe, What an adventure. Tim, Jim and I missed having you along in the Gorge this weekend. 30 degrees at nights! Enjoy the sun, surf... and the 5AM howlers.
ReplyDeletesigned Brushfire Stankgrass
Hi Sean! This is Kristen, sending you a shout out from good old Cincinnati! We went to your parents for dinner tonight (its only natural they cooked, who would want to eat my cooking anyway?). And Lucy was busting a serious groove to the Blues Brothers cd your dad put on. And when we left she was whining a little and said, "miss daddy in tosta rica," and it about broke my heart. So when she wakes up in the morning I will show her the new pictures on the blog, she loves seeing you and all the kids. Baby Emma, Lucy and I are doing just fine, Charlie is loving being outside so much, it has been nice and warm...though not as beautiful or adventurous as it sounds there in the jungle/rainforest....oh and I can't wait for you to hear Lucy say "osa peninsula" because it is hilarious and has about 15 extra syllables she puts in there. It was so good to hear your voice today, it really lifted my spirits, I am just missing talking with you so much! Have a wonderful time and take lots of pictures and enjoy every minute! We love you and miss you so much!
ReplyDeleteLove, Kristen and Lucy Laudeman
MK, I miss you. Your brothers are driving me crazy. I hope you are having a great time. Enjoy every moment in paradise.
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PS. Ollie says Waaaayaawaaaywaaayaa
Hey guys it's Mazzle
ReplyDeleteAnna and Raandaaay love the video! You all look like you had so much fun snorkeling. Thanks Anna and Marykate for the emails i almost thought you forgot about me, or like you threw me down a well.haahahhahaha just kidding. How are the monkeys down there? Are your gummies gone yet Marykate? Miss you all. P.O.G.S
Hi Max,
ReplyDeleteLooks as though the boat was fun today. THe pictures are awesome!! I look forward everyday to reading about the adventures and seeing all of you "studying" Costa Rica!! The blog is excellent and we appreciate it so much! Lindsay is missing you and so are we! I am not doing so well in the basketball pool at work-but remember our pool gives prizes for those in the bottom spots! Should have had you do the picks for me.
Love Mom and Dad
Cate, great pictures! Love the jump from the falls, nice form. Enjoy the warm weather while I am in Boston (31 today) and headed to Denver (1 ft of snow tomorrow). Yes, I am jealous. Does it show?
ReplyDeleteLove you Gator,
Dad
P.S. I copied this from a post I made last PM that was appended to the very first day's blog. People are still commenting there. You may want to check!
Hi MK,
ReplyDeleteI just read Nate's post...your room was a challenge, but maybe not that bad. Although the rug is visable again! I have discovered that you have WAY TOO MANY CLOTHES! You will find a surprise in your room when you arrive home other than the rug! I think you will like it....where can we get that paint???
I love the blog entries from all the travelers. Every one has been priceless to those of us at home. Along with the pictures, I almost feel as though I am there with you.
So, MK am I to believe that you are up at 5am every morning? We never thought we would see the day!! Can someone make an audio of the howlers for us to replace the alarm clock for MK?
I love the bathing beauties on the boat. You guys are all doing great and obviously having the time of your life! Enjoy Wednesday! I can't wait to read all about it.
Love you oodles! Mom
PS - Stan misses you too, he is just less vocal!
PPS - GM and GP say hi and stay safe. She is very worried about the zip line...so please be safe!
Hi there all of you great kids (and adults:)).
ReplyDeleteIt looks as if you are having a fantastic time...and even seeing some cool stuff. I loved the frog and monkey pictures, and can't wait to see more.
Have a great rest of the week. Keep up the good work with the blogs and videos -- they're awesome.
Mrs. Brandicourt
Hi Annie,
ReplyDeleteYour mom sent us the link to follow your trip, and I am so glad she did. The pictures are amazing! I want to go back to school again and go on trips like this! Sure beats the Pittsburgh Zoo! And I am glad to see not too many sunburns - keep wearing the sunscreen! Enjoy and have fun -
Love, Uncle Mick, Aunt Cindy, and Emily in cold and dreary Ligonier, PA
Alex....
ReplyDeleteAnother day in paradise...Bob Marley, snorkeling and a boat ride. (Of course I would love the boat ride and the Bob Marley---snorkeling would mean I would have to get into the water).
Anna and Randy--the video was great- you did a nice job. I will agree with your mom on the "ice cream man/street vendor"--Alex I think I saw you there too.(The video is a great added feature to the blog CB and Assistant CB)
Love the group pictures!
xoxo The Sherlock crew
Hi Alex,
ReplyDeleteYour video was great. The pictures make us wish we were there too. Climbing a tree upside down has to be a challenge! Can't wait to hear all your stories. Aunt Cathe & Uncle Steve
Annie...
ReplyDeleteSorry about saying "Anna and Randy". I was thinking of Alex's cousin Anna who posted an earlier message.
Meant to say "Annie and Randy" great video.
Mrs Sherlock
Hi Emily, I am so excited for you and your friends,an unforgetable experience, how I wish that I was there with you, except for waking up at 5am. Loved the pic of you guide climbing up the coconut tree(remember the book A told B and B told C meet you at the top of the coconut tree)it will now have a new meaning for you.Stay well and keep having fun. Love ya, Grandma and pa A in Indy.
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ReplyDeleteHey Boyo! Things look good in the Osa. Sea snake? (Don't tell your Mom!) We miss you but it looks like you are having a great time. Peace to all... Dad, Mom and Lane.
Hey Max, your Uncle Max, Aunt Sheilah and cousins Charlotte, Owen and Lily say hello and hope you are having a great time. Take care and be well.
ReplyDeleteHey, Chief Blogger....you're doing a terrific job. I love the new additions, esp. the videos. And I know what a sacrifice it is for you to go to the Palms every day. Also enjoyed your comment about your new camera for the water photos. Bet you HATED buying new electonic equipment. Anything for the good of the group!
ReplyDeleteContinue having a great time...keep the blog coming. My love to all.
Jane Welling
Hey Connor, it's Mom. Not sure if I posted my blog (late) last night in the right spot or not... hope you got it... of course you know how much I've been thinking about you! I arrived in Steamboat this afternoon (in case you didn't get my message last night)... will be here through Friday. Planning to ski bright and early and work in the afternoon... pretty much the opposite of what you're doing! Think I would rather be on the beach, although it's pretty awesome here. Brian Schmitt is staying with the other kids. We are all enjoying your adventures... can't wait for your blog day!! Love you. Mom
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ReplyDeleteHi Mark and Tom!
Wow, the pictures are incredible! Especially love the group pics. Great job photographers and CB!
Mark and Tom, hope you were leading the dancing to the reggae music. No problem, mon!
John and Adam arrived home late tonight (tues) from Oregon. All is well here.
Grandma and Grandpa read the blog every night, as does Grammy, Aunt Vickie, Mary, Jane and Mrs. Cappel! Miss you!! LOTS OF LOVE! Mom/Mindy
Looks like you are having a great time......pictures are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteJeanne, Leah helped me at work and then we had dinner, she is fine and said she is having a great time with Alan. Hope you are still rodent free!
Love,
Cathy and Tony
Hi Jeanne and Franklin,
ReplyDeleteLooks like the snorkeling might have been the best day yet. What fun! I so enjoy seeing the photos and watching the videos every morning when I come into work. The photo of Adonis coming down the tree is pretty wild. Bill is here in Boston today. He has been viewing the blog and says to say hi and is so glad you are having a great time! You guys are going to be exhausted by the time you get back to Cincy!
xoxo Mary, Chris and Lew
Hope you all are piling on the sun screen this from a mother of course...the snorkling must be incredible. Any great finds? Lucy and Kristen doing well. We had fun talking about the peninsula and dancing....they say pictures don't lie..then you must be having a great time. Mrs. Wilkens says "Hi, and Sean she has named your coffee cup "have mug will travel". But she doesn't know how great the coffee there tastes..
ReplyDeleteLove Mrs. L and mom
From: Mike Duncan
ReplyDeleteDanielle,
Looks like you had way too much fun snorkeling. Also noticed you were a little pink on the shoulders... Use the sunscreen. What an awesome scene though seeing all of you on the boat and in life jackets and snorkeling gear. I'm so happy to see that everyone is having a great adventure. Also looks like the chaperones are even a bit more relaxed than when they left. I can't wait to hear more of the stories when everyone returns. I hope we're planning on another potluck to share all the adventures. It's getting a bit lonely around the house without you! Can't wait to see you next Monday. Still anxious to hear from Sean on everyone's progress with their assignments as I haven't seen any grades posted this week :)
Love, Dad
Sorry, no jokes today hope that's okay...
ANNIEBANANIE!!
ReplyDeletehi there!!!
having fun? i would guess that you are, judging by the big fat smile on your face at all times!
i would very much love to trade places with you at this moment cuz its cold and rainy and i have exams tomorrow. bleck.
well yesterday jv lacrosse had our first game against bishop fenwick. we won! 12-1. it was pretty cool.
tonight we play ursuline. so we MUSTTTT win! wish me luck :)
by the way...scuba diving looked amazing, and ill have to look at all the other pictures, havent gotten there just yet :) theres an awful lot of them!
well don't get sunburned. and we will have to get together so you can tell me all about it when you get back!
miss you! love,
annmarie
Alex, Your underwater adventures and those sunglasses are are great. Can hardly wait to hear what all you saw about the reef. May all your coconuts be good ones. Gr.Ma.S.
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ReplyDeleteMom, Dad and Family
Love the video of you and Anna and all the pictures. You are really enjoying yourself and learning at the same time. We want to thank all the chaperones and the Morgan for taking such good care everyone. Keep having a wonderful time and keep the blog coming. CB you're the greatest!
Love you
Franklin and Jeanne,
ReplyDeleteThe Snorkeling must have been fantastic. I hope you took your underwater camera and were able to get some pictures. It's raining up here today and is about 55 degrees so enjoy the heat.
Take care
Love,
Margy
Hey Alex-Its Uncle James Aunt Heather Carlie and Sam...Looks like you are having a lot of fun! We are jealous of the great weather you seem to be having there. Have a great trip and be safe...
ReplyDeleteLove, Part of Team Sherlock
This is Ian Kennedy
ReplyDeletesorry I almost forgot to check the website
I need to catch up on some things...
I really like the videos!
Bunks? you people got to sleep on bunks? with a fan? whoaa
do you people see any thing in the water dolphins, whales, nessie, turtles?
have a great time!
wear sunscreen
Hey Randy,
ReplyDeleteHave you spotted any dendrobatids? I heard they aren't too toxic to humans - just taste bad to predators so don't eat them!! Some of the secretions are used to make medicines - just another reason to save the rain forests!
Q. What is smarter than a talking monkey?
A. A spelling bee!
Q. What do you call a Monkey in a tree?
A. A Branch Manager!!!
Enjoy the wildlife!
Ms. Ginny
Aww Danielle great picture!
ReplyDeleteThis message was created and posted by Chase
Hey peeps. hope you had fun while i
ReplyDeletewas stuck in school. Isn't Adonis the name of a godess? Was he coming down that tree upside down on purpose? I know you guys can't really answer these questions so what evs.