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Pastureland outside of Boruca.

This past weekend I went to visit Boruca. I spent most of my time hiking through the mountains and farmland outside of town. I had done this a little bit before but I had never gone as far as I did on this past visit. Despite being the rainy season, I had mostly clear weather and found beautiful vistas to gaze out on the rolling mountains and distant rivers. I also went to the farm of my girlfriend’s family where we had a picnic in the ranchito built near the mountain top.

Students march with flags in the 15 de setiembre celebración of Costa Rican Independence.

The 15th of September is the Costa Rican Day of Independence. While a national holiday, schools are never closed. In fact, Independence Day is one of the most important days in the school year in Costa Rica. Parades are organized all over the country and students of all ages march in bands, perform plays, and carry hand made lanterns the night before. In short, the celebration of patriotism rests on the shoulders of the countries children who are always the main event in towns across … (Read more)