Today we left the gorgeous beaches of Manuel Antonio, headed back to San Jose. This morning we visited a bilingual public elementary school and were able to observe classes. I sat in on a fourth grade classroom and noticed some differences with this school compared to the other public schools we visited. First, students seemed to be more disciplined in this school. They would stay seated during the class period, raise their hands (for the most part) to answer questions and all actively participated in discussions. In the other schools I noticed students would wander around during lectures, chatting with friends and barely listening to their teacher's requests to return to their seats and be quiet. Another thing I noticed was the quality of food provided at this school. In the other public schools, students bought snacks from a soda (a small vending stand) and most bought unhealthy options. In this school, students had sandwiches as options, as well as tea and empanadas. Overall, we were happy to have another school to observe and compare.
Around noon we headed back for San Jose. We were able to stop at one point and walk across a bridge. Below, ten or so crocodiles were laying in the mud. We were all surprised at just how large they really are. From there we headed back to our previous hotel from earlier in the week, Las Orquideas. We then settled into our rooms and nursed our sunburns from the beach.
-Lindsay
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