The following post features student writing. The ambiance of the town was clearly evident, with streamers, balloons, and a sign reading “Bienvenidos” (or “Welcome”) signifying the party that was to come. We were all excited, a bit nervous, and confused all at once. After several…
The following post features student writing. Salsa In the evening of our first day in Costa Rica, we took salsa lessons. The instructor taught us some of the basic steps, and then we paired up and tried them with a partner. It was interesting to…
We’ve received word from the leaders that the group has arrived in Costa Rica.
Hola! We’ve completed our Putney orientation weekend, and we are super excited to meet all of you! We planned our activities, excursions, and projects in Cabañas, a small town with a population of about 400 located at the northern end of the Cordillera de Tilarán mountain chain….
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…