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Sunday, July 11 |
Depart; Overnight in San Jose |
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Monday, July 12 |
Meeting with US Embassy representatives; Transfer to Cartago for volunteerism; Orientation to sustainable plantation work |
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Mon.. - Fri., July 12-16 |
Volunteerism |
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Friday, July 16 |
Visit Poas Volcano, still active! Transfer to Monte Verde and free time in preserve |
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GRAIN Conference in San Jose |
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Saturday, July 17 |
Rainforest hike, Cloud Forest Preserve; Canopy Tour / ZipLines; Overnight in Monte Verde |
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Sunday, July 18 |
Carara Reserve, coastline park; Visit Puntarenas; Overnight in Punta Leona |
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Monday, July 19 |
Sea Kayaking and snorkeling off Pacific coast; Horseback riding in rainforest and beaches; Overnight in Punta Leona |
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Tuesday, July 20 |
Manuel Antonio National Park; Free time in Punta Leona; Overnight in Punta Leona |
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Wednesday, July 21 |
Artisan Village of Sarchi; Transfer to San Jose |
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Thursday, July 22 |
Departure |
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For Health:
CDC: What you need to bring with you:
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Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and a hat to wear while outside whenever possible, to prevent illnesses carried by insects (e.g., malaria, dengue, and leishmaniasis). |
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Insect repellent containing DEET. |
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Bed nets impregnated with permethrin. (Can be purchased in camping or military supply stores. Overseas, permethrin or another insecticide, deltamethrin, may be purchased to treat bed nets and clothes.) |
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Flying-insect spray or mosquito coils to help clear rooms of mosquitoes. The product should contain a pyrethroid insecticide; these insecticides quickly kill flying insects, including mosquitoes. |
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Over-the-counter antidiarrheal medicine to take if you have diarrhea. |
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Iodine tablets and water filters to purify water if bottled water is not available. |
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Sunblock, sunglasses, hat. |
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Prescription medications: make sure you have enough to last during your trip, as well as a copy of the prescription(s). |
For Trip:
Gifts for our Hosts:
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Organic seeds |
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Hard candies, school supplies, sports eqpt., etc. |
To Give to Chisnell:
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Copies of all prescriptions (medical, eyeglasses, etc.) |
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Passports and plane tickets once in San Jose (you keep photocopies!) |
General Items:
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Ideas for evening volunteerism activities, games |
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Organic and eco-friendly toiletries |
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Medications, etc. -- especially a Pepto-Bismol or Maalox; all in original packaging, please |
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Umbrella and/or hat |
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Travel alarm clock |
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Small decent flashlight |
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Travel money holder |
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Clothes pins |
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Face towel, beach towel |
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Insect repellent (DEET) |
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Sun screen |
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Your own cup |
Clothing:
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Clothing in subdued colors (khakis, greens, etc.) |
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Thin rubber boots |
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Rain jacket or poncho |
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Flip flops |
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Sleepwear |
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Sweater or sweatshirt and/or thin jacket |
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Athletic socks |
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Long cotton pants; shorts; one pair of jeans (horseback riding) |
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Decent hiking boots, broken in! |
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Swimwear |
At Home With Parents: (will be passed out at final meeting!)
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Phone Fan-out sheet |
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Itinerary with contact numbers for Costa Rica hotels |
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Flight information |
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