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Working at the Orphanage

April 27, 2016

Sometimes I don’t feel very motivated in going to the orphanage because I know that these children can be hard to work with at times especially when I try to share stories with them.  They usually come from difficult backgrounds and for that reason are at the orphanage.  Once I’m there however, I forget that […]

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Today is Juan Santamaria Day in Costa Rica

April 11, 2016

Juan Santamaría (Aug. 29, 1831 – Apr. 11, 1856) was a Costa Rican soldier, also known as Nacho Gonzales, and is officially recognized as the national hero of this country. Today, April 11th is observed as Juan Santamaria Day, a national holiday in Costa Rica.  Santamaría was born in the city of Alajuela, Costa Rica. […]

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Happy Thanksgiving ~ Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias ~ Jour de l’action de grâce

November 24, 2015

Thanksgiving Day, or in Spanish “El Día de Acción de Gracias”, in the USA and in French Canada “Jour de l’action de grâce “is a time for many to enjoy family, friends, food and football. There are many versions of what is called a Thanksgiving Dinner due to the changing face of the North American […]

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