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One of my favorite adventures during my stay in Costa Rica was ziplining! Surprisingly, everyone participated and conquered their fear of heights. As we ascended into the cloud forest, I could see more and more of the lush forest and mountains below. I will never forget the view as I flew across the lines. Some…
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Happy Thanksgiving! It’s Thanksgiving back in the states and I’m a little bummed about not being with family today, but we are still celebrating here in Costa Rica! Last night a few of us made pecan and pumpkin pies, oreo balls, and chocolate covered pecans and we’re having a Thanksgiving feast later on in the…
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Greetings from Costa Rica! So far the trip has been truly amazing. There are a couple of things which have provided some struggles such as spotty wifi and waking up super early. Id like to quote one of my friends on the trip which she said “they are trying to give us the most…
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All I have to say is wow! We have been at the UGA campus for a total of 6 days, but it feels like I have been here for at least 2 weeks. The amount of knowledge I have gained is incredible. We have been to many local coffee farms where the owners has given us a “down and dirty”…
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Imagine having the land above as your backyard. Now throw you back into the intense scene of the New York coffee trade floor, of yearly price predictions, of crop area and production strategies. On the one hand, the beauty of nature has instilled in you an appreciation for the beauty and power of nature. You…
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This the pre-class assignment that I have just finished working on as I sit in the airport because I got there 3 hours early. But just because I’m going to Costa Rica does not mean I can get away with not doing school work, unfortunately.
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Hey all, Robbie again! Hope you’re enjoying your Thanksgiving week! It’s pretty fantastic down here in Costa Rica! So far, we’ve toured three coffee farms, learned about the entire life cycle of the crop, literally from bean to cup, and even found time to enjoy the absolutely gorgeous mountain view! It’s been a great experience,…
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Today we met Hilbert, a local farmer from San Luis. He had been working the farm we toured today for 20 years and had also grown up on a farm. As we walked a winding path through his property he pointed out various coffee plants in different stages of maturity. Some suffering from a fungus…
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