Getting excited!

Hello to all traveling on the July 7 trip to Costa Rica. My name is Bradey Day and I am an Adventure Specialist with Discovery Student Adventures who has worked with most of the families traveling on this trip. In addition, I will be joining you for this adventure.

I cannot wait to meet you all in person and experience the amazing destination that is Costa Rica. The trips have all been unbelieveable to hear about as students and teachers have returned.

Hope you are all prepared and do not hesitate to call us with any last minute questions (1.866.963.3417).

Boots? - Check!

I went to get some new boots for my trip. My leather ones take DAYS to dry once they get soaked and according to Alix they are going to get soaked in CR.

When I told the salesperson where I was going, he handed me a pair of Merrell Moab Ventilators. He said these are the boots that I wanted, they let the water in but they dry quick.

I tested them out while hiking with my kids, I was purposely stepping in the creeks to get them wet! They did the job, my feet got wet but they were dry again within a few minutes. Just what I need!

So I can check boots off my packing list! How's your packing going?

BTW, this is not an endorsement of Merrell boots by DSA. I just happen to like mine and thought I would pass it along.

WISE words of advise from Costa Rica

The students from Amarillo, New Orleans, and DC had some words of advise...

DON'T leave home withOUT
Madison...dry-fit clothes
Alan...spending money & a way to call your mom to deposit MORE money!
Joe...more than one pair of shoes
Nathaniel...extra socks

Brenda...pants, NOT jeans, to wear through the rainforest
Desiree...pepto chewables
Miranda...travel detergent
Alex-the Driver...OLD shoes, they will get EXTRA muddy & EXTRA wet!
Danny-OUR AWESOME Travel Manager...your best dance moves, with your Idol voice (poonchi, poonchi, poonchi)
Ms. G **especially for the teachers... everything that your wonderful students will FORGET...
Alix (me)...a flashlight!

and the WHOLE GROUP says..."bring your appetite for BEANS & RICE!"

From our new found love, Costa Rica....Pura Vida!

First Follow Me Contest Winner Announced

Congratulations to Madison M.! She is our Follow Me Contest winner for our June 8th trip to Costa Rica. Way to go, Madison! Students, you too can earn a chance to win a free iPod Touch. Just get as many people as you can to register to follow your blog by directing them to DiscoveryStudentsAdventures.com/destinations/blogs. Let them know what dates you are traveling and ask them to register to follow you on your adventures this summer. Good luck!!!