Day 5: Fun in the morning.

Today we took advantage of the first real break from rain and rode up the side of Santa Maria Volcano to get the best view in northwest Costa Rica. After a great ride (and a lot of bonding with our horses), we took a nice walk through the rain forest to a beautiful waterfall. Students had a quick dip before we headed home for a lunch or veggie rice and sea bass. Even though they look a little tired, students are ready for an afternoon and full evening of research and experimentation. - Mr. Heintz
Riding up the mountain.

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

Will and Brendan learning to ride.

Rookie Vaqueros

Top of a long ride.

We love our horses.

Noah... professional rider.

Lauren with the prettiest horse in Costa Rica.

Getting ready to take the plunge.

Sam... modeling his swimsuit and Power T hat.

John taking flight.

Will going for the biggest splash.

After a long morning horseback riding and a hike to the waterfall, students are looking a little rough. Too bad they have a long night of  working on  their research projects. 

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