Day 5 MVHS Costa Rica

Today the group split into two different activities! Half of us went horseback riding and the other on a morning hike.

Several of the chamber singers and parents decided to spend their mornings going on a hike. We bussed from our hotel to a small trail head were people were selling fresh fruit juice and coconut water.

The destination for our hike was a mansion construction project that had been abandoned before completion. Along the trail there was a plethora of very intricate art work carved into a concrete holding wall. Halfway up the trail there was a scenic overlook where we were able to appreciate the beauty of Jaco and its beach.

After watching the waves we continued up the trail and eventually reached our final destination. The theme of intricate artwork continued into the mansion, nearly every inch of the place was home to well done graffiti and other pieces of art. The wall decor made the unfinished building more comforting as you walked through the shallow and empty rooms. Also making up for the overall creepiness was the view of the ocean and city.

When horseback riding, we all learned our horses names and took off for a short 30 minute ride. After that we hiked until we arrived at a beautiful waterfall, where most of us went for a swim. The pools went up to 10 feet deep! Some of us also had a fun time jumping into the pools, which was very refreshing. After that we rode back down and enjoyed some fresh complimentary fruit from our guides!

After our morning activities we hung out around the pool until later afternoon where many of us went to take surf lessons! The water was extremely refreshing after a long day and our teachers were all amazing. Coming back from the afternoon surf lessons we once again split. Some went to dinner, others went for a nighttime beach walk, and others rested after a long day. Overall, a very exciting day that gave the Chamber Singers new experiences and sights to see! We are all very tired!