I chose to reflect on compassion today because we have been with each other for a little over a week now and our compassion needs to grow as we progress. We have seen many leaders show compassion such as Jungle Mike when he started to care for and take interest in bugs. He took that...
Kwanza: (noun) beginnings; firsts Today was full of kwanza. It was the first official day of work at Tiriji. Some re-planted onions, and others created new beds for potatoes. Meanwhile, Stratford and I experienced kwanza ourselves. I used a machete for the first time to cut down tall grass to feed the goats. After spending...
I am here… Because I want to gain a new perspective of the world around me and learn more about the marine life, the culture, and the language of Costa Rica. I believe this trip is a once in a lifetime opportunity that will truly benefit me and help me to be more aware of...