Volunteering in Cartago, Costa Rica

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Permalink Reply by Julie Lewellyn on April 4, 2009 at 8:51pm

Hi Julie,
I am sure Nataline will tell you your placement on Monday. She was off this past week so I am sure she will take care of it when she gets back. Are you going to write a blog during your trip? I would love to hear about your experience! I am also interested in hearing about where you will be placed. Have a wonderful time! My husband, son and I went to CR in January for vacation and it was amazing. I am sure you will love it there! Please keep us posted on your experience!

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Permalink Reply by Julie Carlson on April 5, 2009 at 11:00am

Hi Julie,
Yes, I'm hoping to write a blog while I'm away - I think it'll be a great way to keep track of my experiences - I'll also update here when I find out my placement, hopefully tomorrow! Can't believe that I'll be in Costa Rica next week around this time....it's been a long time coming and I'm very excited!

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Permalink Reply by Julie Carlson on April 6, 2009 at 8:12pm

Hello all,
Well, I got my placement information today!! I'll be working at Hogar Nuestra Senora de la Esperanza, which is a transitional shelter caring for people living with HIV/AIDS. There are around 18 residents, and I'll be helping out with the residents as well as working around the home doing housekeeping duties and assisting the staff with whatever they need. I'm very excited - a little nervous too, but so looking forward to this new and challenging experience. I leave in 5 days!!! Julie

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Mendoza on April 7, 2009 at 1:55pm

Wow Julie that is so exciting!!!! I am so happy for you.

I'm sure you will have a wonderful time. Have you begun packing? What kind of things did Nataline tell you to take with you?

Let me know!

Liz

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Permalink Reply by Julie Carlson on April 7, 2009 at 9:05pm

Hi Liz!
Great to hear from you - I have started putting things together to pack. Basically it seems that "casually appropriate" is the dress code - jeans are definitely okay, as are T-shirts with no inappropriate slogans. I'm planning on taking a couple of pairs of jeans, and like to wear capris, so will be taking a few pair of those as well. T-shirts are fine with me, and for my free time, I'll plan on taking some more summery-type tops. Since I'll be there 2 weeks and will have a free weekend, I'm hoping to get a group together to maybe go to the coast (Manuel Antonio National Park) near Quepos, or somewhere I can go zip lining - that's definitely on my list of things to do!! Rainwear and a warm coverup of some kind is also recommended, since it sometimes rains and apparently can get a little cool at night. For footwear, I'm taking flip flops for wandering around the home base, and will take my Tevas and another pair of closed toed comfy shoes (maybe tennis shoes too - I haven't decided yet) for working at my placement. It sounds like a lot, but I'm trying to keep things as compact as possible, since I hate lugging heavy stuff around airports......Hope this helps a little - Nataline's open to questions and suggestions, so you should definitely feel free to call her if you have anything you'd like to ask!! Take care, Julie

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Permalink Reply by Julie Lewellyn on April 8, 2009 at 8:16pm

Hi Liz,
3 more days till your fundraising event! I hope it goes well. Good luck!
Julie

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Mendoza on April 9, 2009 at 5:15pm

Wow sounds great!


Have a safe flight and trip!

Liz

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Mendoza on April 9, 2009 at 5:20pm

Hi Julie!

Thanks so much...I am so nervous but excited. I hope everything goes well.

I’ll definitely let you guys know how it goes.

Hope all is well with you ladies.

Liz

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Permalink Reply by Julie Lewellyn on April 23, 2009 at 4:06pm

Hi Liz,
How did your fundraising event go? Will you be joining me in Cartago?
Julie

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Permalink Reply by Sydnei Slutsky on April 29, 2009 at 5:33pm

I will be there!! I'm going june 14-august 8th!

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Mendoza on April 30, 2009 at 10:27pm

Hi Sydnei!

That's GREAT! Can't wait to meet all of you ladies in person!

Liz

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Mendoza on April 30, 2009 at 10:29pm

Hi Julie!

My fundraiser went well I was able to raise $400. And yes I will be going to Cartago with you. I actually just purchased my flight today!

I am very excited!

Liz

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