Writing from Tortuguero

Hello all,
Here we are in Tortuguero - our expedition outside of Piedades. For the last two nights, we stayed at a place called Hotel Happyland! It was wonderful to travel from there to meet the indigenous people, hear their language, buy their crafts, and see their way of life.
I don't feel that I've heard altogether new information, but to actually see and hear about it in person is amazing. To meet a man who makes $2 a day working for Dole in order to feed nine children is so different. This is so much more human than hearing about people who are starving or in poverty through the media. We constantly hear those stories, but on this trip the reality is bringing connection rather than guilt. Here, we also see these people happy where they are -enjoying a different culture and often more spiritual way of life. Money goes so far for some of these people we are meeting, but the connection is different than just making a donation from home. We also see many schools sponsered by the Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation - which I have noticed directly translates to being sponseried by Gail. Gail's guidance on this trip is inspiring to me. I love this group and all I experience in beautiful Costa Rica.
Much love,
Kayla