Costa Rica was probably was my favorite
stop of the whole spring break. We basically stayed by the pool and beach the
whole time besides one afternoon when we went zip lining. It was such a fun and
rewarding experience. I faced my fears and climbed up 10 foot vertical ladders
and flew across hundreds of feet of jungle. Enjoying virgin Pina Coladas,
stellar sunsets by the beach and long conversations with family and friends
made for a relaxing time, much needed after a tight Mock Trial schedule which
landed our school third in California.
Yes,
I was gaga over the warm sand and mellow kayaking but the amazing development
of the country, and specially its progress on the environmental and political
level did not go unnoticed. Costa Rica has had no army since 1949 and ranks 62
on The World Development Index. In addition they are the 5th
most sustainable country in the world and 1st in
the Americas, topping the US and Canada. Also, in 2007, Costa Rica decided to
become carbon free by 2021 and recently banned recreational hunting. They are
the greenest country in the world and determined to preserve their great
biodiversity.
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