Today we learned to use Costa Rican money to shop and also discovered what a Post Office is. Students wrote postcards and learned how to affix stamps and on which lines we write the name, the address, and so forth! Enlightening! Each student had a private interview with a chaperone about the home stay. No major concerns at this time. Most reported their home stay as "excellent". 

A few photos of Aachen: 

In front of Charlemagne's cathedral

A brief lunch stop between guided tours.  Mostly Currywurst was consumed

From Paloma: 

We are safe and having a great time! Some of the kids keep repeating that they cannot believe that they are here!

Our first night in Costa Rica was beautiful and calm. We had dinner at a local restaurant them headed to the B&B. The next day we took a walking tour of San Joaquin de Flores and got familiar with the area and where we will be at the next few days.

And they're off! Find updates about the Alder Creek students in Costa Rica here!