7th August 2014
Today we continued our work from Tuesday, relaying the gravel path at the Reserva Santa Elena.
Walking past cleared gutters and uncluttered paths as we carried our gravel sacks really made us realise that our work was actually making a difference at the Reserve. All profits made go back into the local community (including the schools) so it was really rewarding to know that we were helping.
Our hard work in the morning meant that we finished the path early so, after a quick stop off at the hotel, we wandered into town under the (at long last) blazing sun. There, we experienced the most delicious saturated-fatty goodness in the form of Costa Rican ice cream and milkshakes. Having successfully clogged our coronary arteries, we trekked back up the MONSTER hill and began to get ready for the evening's activities.
In preparation for tonight's BBQ with a local scout group, Beci, Megan and Amy opened a hair salon specialising in plaiting. Fully French braided, we left for the 'quick' walk to the Head Scout of Monte Verde's house ('quick', we soon realised, meant scaling two hills and crossing three rivers using dodgy looking plank bridges. Not to worry, however, because it meant we built up good appetites for the upcoming BBQ).
Upon reaching Eduardo's (the Head Scout's) house, we were treated to a presentation of Costa Rican flora and fauna, met the Scouts, and even held Eduardo's captured scorpion. Even the most apprehensive amongst us had to agree with Eduardo that holding the scorpion was, in fact, not half as bad as we thought it would be. Eduardo was delighted!
After a delicious tea of homemade salsa and guacamole, as well as the much awaited BBQ meats, the Monte Verde Scouts decided to show us a game. The game lends its name to the title of today's blog because it turned out to be so much fun! It was a game of co-ordination and quick reactions so, naturally, most of us ended up on the floor! Nevertheless, we are all excited to take it home with us to our units.
Next, we undertook an extensive badge swapping session; all of us will be returning home with at least one new Costa Rican Scout badge. Photos and campfire-toasted marshmallows were then much enjoyed before our hike back to the bus.
Our beds were comfier than ever after another long but fun day.
Hasta luego,
Team Costa Rica xxx
P.S. Have a 'like' of the Monte Verde Scout's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Guias-y-Scouts-de-Monteverde-Grupo-310/115225095209925?fref=ts
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