While the Silencio crew was beginning a number of service projects, the Villa Huetares family had a day of surf and sun. After an early breakfast of eggs, fresh fruits, and cereal, we boarded the bus for our drive to Playa Grande, a famous surfing…
After a festive welcoming party last night, the Silencio crew began two of its service projects today. Before starting, our students visited the elementary school and met the teacher Don Edgar and his fourteen students. They take great pride in their school and their relationship…
After a day of settling into Villa Huetares for Orientation, Scavenger Hunts, and bonding as a group, we set off for a day trip to the nearby volcano of Rincon de La Vieja!! The name Rincon de la Vieja means “The Old Woman’s Corner,” a…
Today all of our students arrived safely in Costa Rica, and we are excited to announce our trip has officially begun! As soon as we arrived in Playa Hermosa, we ate a hearty meal of Costa Rican food and then jumped into name games…
Greetings from Playa Hermosa! The entire team has come together in Playa Hermosa and we have settled in to the Villa for our first couple of days. The Villa is a beautiful oasis in the heart of the peaceful beach town of Playa Hermosa on…
Greetings from the Putney Barn! It’s orientation here in Putney, Vermont, and we’ve been working hard to make sure you get the most out of your summer adventure. You’ll get to experience all that Putney Student Travel has to offer—From working with the people…
Welcome to Putney! This blog is where friends and family can follow along on the group’s adventures through periodic updates, photos, and stories from our leaders and students in the field. While we hope for a blog update once or twice each week, internet access…