Today we woke up bright and early and ate breakfast at the Villa Bosque Hotel. All the girls were eager to start the day as we loaded on to the tour bus. After a 15 minute ride, we arrived at the Republico de Korea school where we all split up into various different groups to observe classes. On the front of the school was a sign that read, "Un buen libro no solo se escribe para multiplicar y transmitar la voz, sino tambien para perpetuarlo." In English it says, "A good book is written not only to multiply and transmit voice, but to perpetuate it as well." I believe this quote is very powerful if students are able to truly value their education and actually use what they learn. Alana and I went to the pre-school classroom where the students started their day by relaxing on blankets and having quiet time. Once nap time was over, the children lined up and headed to a new classroom where they were able to play and interact with various different toys and supplies. Alana and I decided to get our hands dirty and make different shap
es and configurations with the kid's Play-Doh. Some of the kids decided to make empanadas con queso, enchiladas, flowers, and even dinosaurs with their Play-doh. The other students exerted their vivid imaginations while playing with puzzles, computers, and dolls.
After their individual time was over, the students gathered together to sing songs with their teacher. Once in a big circle, each student turned to the neighbor to give them a farewell hug. Alana and I were sad to say goodbye to the children but we also felt good to know that we made many little friends that day. When everyone was finished with their observations, we headed back to the hotel and got ready for an awesome time on the beach. While some of the girls went to eat lunch, Sarah, Alana, Samantha and I were eager to get in the water. After a couple hours at the beach, we all returned to our hotel and got ready for our next day! Hopefully the National Park will be as beautiful as everything else that we have seen thus far!-Alana and Joanna
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