Muchas Gracias!

First of all, we would like to say a massive thank you to Lynsey, Sarah and Clare, our trip leaders, not only for planning our trip to Costa Rica to the tiniest detail, but also for making it so incredibly memorable. We could not have dreamed of 3 better leaders.

Of course we are really grateful to Helen Bogantes (Costa Rica's international adviser) and her sister Adri for making us feel so welcome and especially for showing us around San Jose.

Thank you to Adri Gonzalez for looking after us so well in Costa Rica, as well as for helping us plan our trip way in advance of us arriving. We hope you had as much fun as we did!
 
All of the staff at Pacuare Nature Reserve were amazing, and we are particularly grateful to Ida, Miguel and Mario for involving us so much with the important and fascinating work they carry out.

Leonardo (international scouting adviser in Costa Rica and executive director at Vida association) was also an invaluable help in the planning of our stay in Monteverde - muchas gracias!

We must also thank Carlos and Sergio for keeping us in check in Monteverde and at the Santa Elena reserve. we should probably apologise to Sergio for turning his little mini bus into the "party bus" (the same goes for anyone who had the misfortune to travel with us over the past two weeks!)  we hope your ears stop ringing eventually!

Obviously, we are incredibly grateful to NWE Region, and, of course, to Girlguiding UK, for allowing us this amazing opportunity. Thanks also to Jen Herbert (Region International Adviser) and Judith Byrne (our home contact). Finally, thank you to all of you who are reading this blog, especially those who have followed our journey from the very beginning.

After all the cold showers, damp clothes, thunderstorms, beautiful landscapes, rice an beans, amazing wildlife and a whole hunk of fun with fabulous people, we really feel that we have had the full Costa Rican experience. It could not have been more enjoyable.

A final 'adios'
Team Costa Rica 2014 xxx