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12 June, 2006

San José: Environmental Sustainability & City Visit

 Sustainable Development Presentation
A series of presentations on sustainable development in Costa Rica by Jaime Echeverria of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Dr. Miguel Karian of Earth Education International.



A Natural 'Pharmacy' in the Central Market
During our visit to the Central Market in San Jose we stopped at a 'natural pharmacy.'
Here every conceivable herb is available for any ailment!



'Hale Ale'
Alejandra on the balcony of her room at the first field site location: 
El Maranon Lodge on the outskirts of San Jose.



  Peace Monument Visit
Visiting the peace monument and park at the University for Peace.
From left to right are Miguel, Rachel, Carmen, Verla and Gia.