Buenas Dias Costa Rica!
After all our hard work, patience with the internet
connection, long nights (Alex and Nick pulling an all nighter) and IMGing we
finally finished presenting our projects in the morning!
Everyone did an amazing job, especially with a guest, Nathan
(Marine Biologist who will join us tomorrow for the turtle sweep!). We learned
many interesting facts concerning: the rhizosphere
(Taylor & Danny), microbial interactions (Teresa & Klara), human gut
microbiome (Iya), honey bees (Nathan), HIV (Alex & Nick).
We want to make a special shout out to Gabriel and Jose
Vargas for being patient, inspiring, and enthusiastic mentors. We have learned
so much about the streamlined field of bioinformatics and I know Klara and I
are going to continue our use of the database. Thank you Gabriel and Jose for
opening our eyes to a whole new perspective on the world!
Following our presentations we were able to continue working
on our ongoing community project of painting a mural. Boraan has made a
beautiful, cohesive design for it!
Time-lapse of our mural credited to the professional filming
of Johnny and Sam ( :
After our last lunch at Finca la Anita we went to Rio Perdidio
to zip line. “My life was on the line literally and figuratively!” –Iya
It was wonderful flying through the trees and over the
river. All went well besides Carter getting his hand brake confiscated, Ellie
almost getting stuck in the middle of the line, and the constant jokes of our
guides pushing us off on the zip line at an unexpected time : P
We were able to enjoy the swimming pools at Rio Perdidio and
have a lovely dinner afterwards. Let us tell you, this place was fancy! We were
given complementary drinks of papaya and pineapple when we arrived and given
cold towels scented in eucalyptus after our zip line ride.
As usual we are now driving back to Finca la Anita escorted
by our really cool drivers, Christine & Phelix, while listening to awesome
tunes thanks to our DJs (Johnny, Sam, Ellie, & Taylor).
We can’t wait for our
upcoming adventures of tomorrow-Buenas noches!
Klara & Teresa
Cabin 8
Ps. Mom and Dad please do not expect me to arrive back home
with the group Saturday as I am loving Costa Rica too much and consequently may
miss the plan home…. –Teresa : P
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