The drive to Toro Negro was windy and picturesque. Behind each turn there was an even better view of the valleys and mountains. After a particularly steep climb, we made it to our campsite, which was cool and breezy, a nice break from the hot weather we have been experiencing. Under the bright moon the valley was particularly beautiful. We all went to bed excited for the next day.
On Saturday we met Raymond and his crew from ACAMPA for an adventure up river and later a zip-line tour through the canopy. When we first jumped into the river, we literally jumped into a 12 ft deep hole that was formed by the pounding of a beautiful waterfall. With our helmets on we all plunged in, attempting to reach the bottom and springing back up with huge smiles on our faces. Afterwards, it only got better as we learned scale waterfalls. We climbed up river learning firsthand about the local plant and animal life as we sampled various edible flowers and leaves and felt the river shrimp nipping at our toes. At the end of the river portion of our day, we roped up and rock climbed up a 30 ft waterfall. With our harness on, we hiked up hill to reach the first zip-line. Six zip-lines later we had flown over waterfalls, attempted 360’s and had an amazing time. We returned to camp that afternoon to be rewarded with an amazing lunch featuring local cuisine. We were exhausted but content when lunch finished.
On Sunday we woke up and packed up camp, heading to the river for one last dip before heading out to do laundry! Our first attempt was thwarted as the laundromat was closed, so we headed to another town where the only laundromat had only two working washers. It took longer than we expected, but we all left with lots of clean clothing! We were also able to catch the end of the women’s World Cup finals, which was exciting and disappointing as the USA lost in penalty kicks. Our laundry finished just as the game ended so we piled into the van and drove back to La Finca arriving just in time to enjoy an amazing dinner of burritos.
The next day we had a second attempt at Friendship Camp, a few more kids showed up this time and the weather was nice so we were able to play outside, enjoying many rounds of capture the flag and a modified volleyball game. In the evening we did an activity with Ruben, who lives on the farm and works for amnesty international, we learned about Nicaragua and decorated butterflies to support the women who are suffering there. Everyone went to bed exhausted, I think the jam packed weeks are catching up with us!
This week everyone wrote a post card home. We hope you enjoy them!
Maya Weiss:
Hola Family, Puerto Rico is extremely humid. We have already gone snorkeling, ziplinning, climbed up a waterfall and swam in a waterfall. We have also done many other exciting activities. I have so many bug bites! I am excited to go surfing. Hope you had an amazing time in Idaho. I <3 U so much. Love, Maya Rose
Asher Kenen:
The trip has been awesome. From the beach to the ziplines, it has been jam packed with exciting activities. My favorite day was when we climbed up a river and then ziplined back to camp, where there was a fantastic lunch waiting for us. I’m actually thinking of starting to do some rock climbing at school; it was that fun. The people are really cool. Right now we’re packing to go to Las Casas de la Selva, afterwards we will go surfing on Friday. I’m super excited! I can’t wait to hit the beach again. I miss you all very much and will see you in a little less than 2 weeks. Love, Asher
Joceline Nieves:
Hola! Como estas? J I’m having bunched of fun but I do miss you guys. Wish you could share this experience with me. See you soon. –Joceline
Sienne Dakina:
Hi Mom, Puerto Rico is wonderfully beautiful. Miss and love you! -Sienee Thanks Summer Search!
Wyatt Dileo:
Hey Family! I’m having lots of fun. Te extraño muchisimo! Puerto Rico is so fun! I love you guys! Te quiero! J I’m in a hammock the weather is cool! Wyatt
Aubre Garand:
Hola! Hey mom and David, I miss you guys. Just kidding, they keep us too happy to miss anything. There are a lot of nice dogs here, but they’re all starving. I miss Pepi, but I look forward to surfing. I hope it’s not like skating. -Aubre
Duncan Feiges:
Dear Mom and Dad, I’m having so much fun in Puerto Rico. Today we are going to Casas de la Selva, where we’ll do some community service and trail maintenance. Then we’ll go to Aguadilla where we’ll surf. See you in 4 days! Love, Duncan
Vera Armus-Laski:
Hey, Puerto Rico es muy lindo. Ahora estamos por ir a un lugar que se llama casas de la selva. The weather’s really cool, it’s pretty sunny and sometimes it rains. I’m looking forward to surfing. Puerto Rico’s really fun. Okay, have fun doing stuff in New York. Xoxo gurrlfrands, chau besos! Vera
Michael Grant:
Hello Again! In the time between when we last talked, I have played more games with the locals, cooked my pizza bagels recipe and went camping in El Toro Negro and while there went canyoneering and ziplining. Having loads of fun! See you in 12 days. Sincerely, Michael
Nicki Sizing:
Dear Dad, Jackie and Jessica, I miss you and I’m looking forward to seeing you all. Puerto Rico is beautiful and I wish you were here with me. Next time we go on vacation lets go to the rain forest! Love Nicki
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