Pre-Build Adventures
Since arriving on Thursday, March 21, the Bricks to Bread volunteers have been able to enjoy Costa Rica! We’ve been in Escazú, Zarcero, Ciudad Quesada, and much more!
Yesterday, March 23rd was definitely a highlight. We visited Cristina and Laura’s Panaderia del Bosque in San Marcos de
Today, March 24th we arrived at Playa Cocles, in the southeastern tip of Costa Rica, as we prepare to head into Bribri tomorrow morning to start our week-long build. This region is known for it’s naturally preserved beaches, robust green forests, and the laid-back lifestyle of the Caribbean. We enjoyed a relaxing evening as a group celebrating our daily highlights, laughter, and good food.
Recent highlights:
- John: Yucca
cangrejos (hashbrown-like patties) prepared by Christina - Johan: Talking to the three local
ticos in the jacuzzi - Seth: The amorous goose in San Marcos
- Jimi: The first sight of the Caribbean
- Cole: Driving through Costa Rica and seeing the “hanging cheese balls” for sale on the roadside
- Chato: Eating Christina and Laura’s lunch
- Frank “the tank”: Running down the hill to the river and almost running into a huge iguana
- Paul: Seeing the progress from Deysi’s build
- Ana: Washing dishes with Cristina
- Bruce: Seeing how the Perez family is truly a sustainable household
- Michael: My new haircut (with kitchen sheers and Paul’s razor)
- Laura: Seeing Jimi’s face when he realized that yucca is a root vegetable
- Cristina: Welcoming and getting to know everybody
- Connie: Cooking with Laura and Cristina and learning the secret ingredient for their pico de gallo
- Nancy: Sharing San Marcos with the group; a successful Bricks to Bread project
