Professor Troy Abel from Huxley College of the Environment and his students share their insights on ecological citizenship, political biogeography, and immersions in one of the most biologically intense places on the planet. Costa Rica is translated as rich coast, a name originating from Spanish conquistadors who mistakenly thought the land was filled with gold. Many now recognize that Costa Rica’s riches are more green than gold with more than 4 percent of the world’s estimated biodiversity. Costa Rica has universal health care, a longer life expectancy than the U.S., and no military. Only by expanding our attention to all of these facets can one begin to see “Ecotopia’s Prism,” or Costa Rica’s intersections of ecology, economy, and culture fostering and inhibiting sustainability.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Come on a surfin safari with me...

This is the second morning we've gotten to wake up and be able to jump in the ocean and it still amazes me everytime how warm the water is here!!! Dominical is a mix of locals and people from all over the world just living the life in a small beach town. The beach front hotel is so perfect to go with the beach bum feel and I could not asked for anything more, there is even a hamock right outside every room, just in case you want to relax for a few in the shade after being in the sun. But make no mistake a quick shade jolt is all you need, and all you will agree to give up, before jumping back into the sunshine, waves and sand. Yesterday was surfing day, and the bulk of the day was spent with that...which is a positive for me!!! This is heaven if you ask me, and one of the most perfect beach spots with the best atmosphere I have ever been to. This blog is going to be cut since we have exactly 2 hrs and 54 min (by my watch right now) until we have to leave Dominical, which means its surfing time before heading out. Miss you and pura vida from paradise!
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