Josh's take on Costa Rica

The tongue says it all... Josh Loves Costa Rica

Costa Rica is very different then Canada. If you ever come here you will see some noticeable differences ranging from its physical attributes to the society itself.

Different indeed- cows at camp, and chickens too

To begin with, in Costa Rica there is no such thing as a personal bubble. It’s funny to watch some of the interns when they have to physically greet someone. They are always so squeamish. I can’t blame them though we come from a culture that is very hands off. I believe the most frightening thing for most people would be the kiss on the cheek when you greet a person of the opposite sex.  If you are planning a trip to Costa Rica anytime soon you should probably prepare yourself for a lot of physical contact with people you have never met before. In Costa Rica everyone is your friend whether or not you have ever met them. As you walk down the streets of Heredia or San Jose de la Montanna you will always receive a Buenos Dias . The culture of Costa Rica is so warm and inviting.

New Friends

              

                In Costa Rica the work ethic is very different. As soon as you work maintenance you come to realize this. Their view of time is that things just happen when they happen. It was so weird coming from Canada where everything is so laid out two 15 minute breaks and a half an hour for lunch. Here though you take a break whenever you’re tired and your lunch is an hour or more. They are not lazy if you are thinking that but instead hold a view of work to live not live to work. I think in North America we have it the other way around. Work here still gets done here it may be at a slower pace but the people are infinitely happier. There is always a smile on their face. 

Micha and Harald clearing trees for benches

And that is why I love it here.

Josh Finkle