This is a photo from my first visit to Samara in January 2009. I was searching for a place to take my next ECC study abroad program. I went on the suggestion of a volunteer organization which used Intercultura for its participants. I had spent the first few days in Heredia, outside San Jose. I was so unimpressed with San Jose, I escaped early, took a bus to Samara, felt the energy of this small beach village, and never looked back. This summer will mark my 7th visit, most of them for three weeks.
My Costa Rica trip is moving along. I have 12 applications as of today. I don't expect all of them to submit deposits. Last year we had 18 applications and only two panned out.
I have to yet reserve the flights. I am waiting until Janurary. I've been tracking the prices and they seem to be holding. My first quote from Delta was $800, but I think that is too high. I like the direct flight, but if I can get a flight for $200 less, I will suffer with a layover.
