Day 1 - 1/9/2023 (Federico S)

    Welcome to the Pura Vida! Costa Rica J-Term 2024 has officially kicked off! Today marked the first day of the course and trip, being a travel day from Houston to San Jose, Costa Rica. We met at school today and took off at around 10:30am to IAH.  We efficiently and successfully checked bags, passed through security, and made it to the gate--all still intact. Long, but filled with movies and United snacks, the four-hour flight passed, and we had arrived! Students nervously passed through customs and border control one-by-one, but with no lost luggage or other difficulties, we were checking in to Hotel Aeropuerto San Jose before we knew it. The night concluded with a lovely group dinner and announcements regarding the exciting trip ahead. 


                                                            Dinner at Dirigo restaurant. 


                                                         Relaxing at hotel after a long day. 

Traditional dish: Casado (chicken, plantains, rice, beans, salad)

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