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Day One: Arrive to Costa Rica
Today marks the start of this year’s Costa Rican journey! The Roth family will do their part in traveling with the students from Ridgefield to San Jose where the Roth’s team up with the CRR crew and begin the adventure of a lifetime on this one week epic trip.
Day Two: Bienvenidos… and Rafting to the EcoLodge!
From last night: After a long travel day, the Ridgefield group is finally getting ready for bed! Upon arrival, we were greeted but our three local guides — Marvin, Rafa and Luigi — and our two lovely bus drivers — Nacho and Roger. Stomachs were rumbling after a long, delayed flight so our first stop was lunch! Students enjoyed their first taste of traditional Costa Rican comida — sour guava juice, plantains, rice, beans, chicken and beef casado, and more. With full bellies and tired eyes, we got back on the bus and drove 30 minutes to our hotel for the night, the Studio Hotel. Students had some down time to get showered and changed before meeting as a group in the hotel conference room to discuss some trip norms and the plan for the next few days. After a quick dinner at the hotel, travelers headed back to their room to get prepared to head to the Pacuare EcoLodge tomorrow!
Day 2: Rise & Shine!! After a pizza dinner last night, students (hopefully!) slept well! With an early morning wake-up, we were on the road by 7:30am to make the 2 hour drive to the riverbeds of the Pacuare. Today, students will raft in class I, II, and III rapids while being surrounded by pure wilderness.
It is important to note here that there is no electricity nor strong service at POC… although the local guides always seem to find a way to get cell service in case of emergencies 🙂 However, the blog will be on pause until Friday evening when we arrive back in Turrialba and regain stronger internet service in order to post.
In between rafting in and out of POC, students will enjoy a hike to a local waterfall, ziplining and the infamous Tarzan Swing while being completely immersed in nature. POC is extremely unique in that way — it was built for its visitors to reconnect with Earth’s beauty and all it has to offer. Pictures and recap to come on Friday evening!
Adios! Check back in on Friday! Pura Vida!
Day Two – Four: Back on the Grid & Homestay Introduction!
Greetings families! We are officially back on the grid after 48 hours in the rainforest. After leaving San Jose on Wednesday, we experienced a rainy day of rafting… but morale was high and everyone was excited to get on the river!
The first half of the river was filled with Class I, II and III rapids. Student’s spirits were high, our river guides brought the energy, and everyone was hyped up for big waves and an exhilarating ride. Along the way, we stopped for a waterfall swim in a small stream and students were able to take a break from the rafting and just float! After ~2.5 hours on the river, we reached POC — the Pacuare Outdoor Center. For the first time this year, half of the Ridgefield group stayed at POC and the other half stayed at a Rio Vista, the new “sister lodge” to the original POC, located a bit closer to the riverbed. While half of the group stopped their rafts at the POC port, the other half continued down to Rio Vista. Both groups made it to the lodges just in time for a hearty downpour and a delicious sandwich lunch. Students were assigned cabins and spent the rest of the night hanging out in the main lodge, playing games by candlelight and just enjoying time together. Once the sun set at 6:30pm, students were met with the true darkness of the rainforest and the constant presence of bugs. Though many felt nervous and uneasy, they faced these challenges with courage and supported one another through the night. We were so proud to see them step outside their comfort zones, overcome their fears, and grow stronger together!
Day Three: Woken up by the sunrise and kept awake by the constant symphony of cicadas, our students were eating breakfast by 7:15am and ready for activities by 8. Half of the Ridgefield group set off for another day of rafting, while the other half tackled a morning full of adventure – soaring on the Tarzan Swing, flying down the Zipline, and trekking to a breathtaking waterfall. Tomorrow, the groups will switch so that everyone gets to experience it all. In between the excitement, some students even took a quiet moment to paint postcards for the people who made this journey possible for them. At night, students took time to journal and reflect on the day’s experiences before heading to bed early to rest up for tomorrow’s adventures.
Day Four: On our final morning along the Pacuare, both lodges got an early start for a full morning of activities. By lunchtime, we were on the road to Sitio de Mata, where we would spend the next two nights in homestays. We arrived by midday and were warmly welcomed by our host moms and their families outside the town’s community center. Soon after, students helped prepare lunch before being formally introduced to everyone in the homestay community. Then, they headed to their new homes to unpack, see where they’d be sleeping, and get changed for a treasured local tradition: a friendly soccer game on the community field. For the rest of the night, students stayed with their homestay family where they enjoyed dinner, some games and the true Costa Rican experience. Before sending them off to their homes for the night, we reminded them to embrace the discomfort of being in a new place, be in the moment, and pura vida!
P.S – Above is a handful of the 1000+ photos that we have taken thus far… service is slow tonight after a bit of a windy storm. All of the photos will be shared with you all shortly after the trip ends!
PS – Homestay Introductions: Meet the Families!
A few extra photos of all of our student travelers after meeting their homestay families! Right now, they are eating lunch after a morning of exciting activities….. but, more on that later! Until then, PURA VIDA!
Day Five: Local Living & Fiesta Time
Oops the fiesta may or may not have gone a bit too late…. and now some of us are feeling the consequences this morning….. but, WOW what a PARTY! The Ridgefield kids brought the HYPE and the Sitio de Mata crew surely delivered!
“What woke you up this morning?” is always our favorite question to ask students after the first night in the homestay. The answers ranged from “my homestay mom” to “it sounded like the chickens were right behind my head” to “cows mooing” and “sugarcane trucks rumbling by”. Students enjoyed breakfast in their homes before meeting at the community center to start a morning full of three activities: dancing classes, a visit to a local Indigenous Center, and a citizen science project organized by R.A.F.A. (Rivers and Forest Alliance). The Rivers and Forests Alliance is a Costa Rican nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, and regenerating Costa Rica’s Pacuare River Basin, its forests, and biodiversity together with our communities for a sustainable future. The organization was created in memory of a beloved river rafting guide, Rafa, who passed away in March 2021 after a 14-month battle with cancer. In his final months, he outlined his conservation dreams of environmental stewardship and protecting his beloved Pacuare River Basin. His vision became RAFA – the Rivers and Forests Alliance. He planted the seed, and his family and friends have united to honor his lifelong work and carry forward his dream. You can check out more of what RAFA does on their website (https://riversandforestsalliance.org/) and/or contribute to the cause here https://www.amigosofcostarica.org/affiliates/rafa. Students created mud balls containing microorganisms that would eventually be launched into the Pacuare River. The river’s water dissolves the mud, releasing the microorganisms that restore a healthy balance in the ecosystem, thereby increasing the river’s self-purification ability. We certainly got our hands dirty!
Another activity this morning included a visit to the Center for Indigenous Families. With nearly 6% of the Costa Rican population identifying as indigenous, this center serves as a refuge for indigenous families (often traveling for 2-5 days by foot and bus) coming to the closest largest city, Turrialba. Often, they are visiting for medical care or other services that are not available in the more remote regions they live. All of our students heard from the head of the center and interacted with a few of the families that were currently staying there.
Finally, students had a chance to show off their dance moves and learn how to move their hips with traditional Costa Rican tunes from the Caribbean side! Students ate lunch back with their families before returning to the local elementary school. We distributed the backpacks that our Ridgefield students brought and although school is not in session for two weeks due to the mid-year vacations, the school principal welcomed us on the recess yard and gave us a quick tour around some of the classrooms. As the afternoon rain poured down, students headed back to their homestay families for an afternoon snack, some rest and a shower before meeting at the community center for the fiesta!
We met back at the community center at dusk to kickoff our final night here at the homestay. The whole community came together for a fiesta with multiple dance performances from the local children and our homestay moms. For the grand finale, a professional soccer freestyler performed and even had some Ridgefield volunteers doing tricks! (Check out Dayron’s instagram here: https://l1nk.dev/luHqc) Following lots of cheering, clapping and dancing, everyone ate dinner and enjoyed another hour on the dance floor before heading back to their homestays to get a good night’s sleep ahead of traveling to Arenal tomorrow.
Day Six: Adios Homestay, Hola Arenal!
What we are currently up to:
With grateful hearts, we left our homestay families in Sitio de Mata. It was not an adios, but an hasta luego!
Although the drive to Arenal was estimated at 3–4 hours, we made great time and arrived in just under three, with a beloved stop along the way: the Fruit Stand! This has become a Ridgefield tradition each year, where students get to sample Costa Rica’s freshest sweet and savory fruits – mango, pineapple, watermelon, passionfruit, starfruit, peach palm (pejibaye), green mango with chile, guanabana, and more. It’s truly nature’s candy!
We reached Arenal with enough time for everyone to browse the town square and pick up some souvenirs. Don’t worry, families – your kids are definitely not coming home empty-handed! As thunderstorms rolled in, we wrapped up shopping and headed to our hotel, Montaña de Fuego. After the storm passed and the clouds lifted, we were treated to incredible views of Arenal Volcano. Fingers crossed we’ll have the same spectacular backdrop for tomorrow’s ziplining adventure.
Once checked into their rooms, many students spent their free time unwinding in the hotel’s hot springs, pools, and mud baths before dinner – the perfect way to end a travel day in Costa Rica!
Day Seven: Zipline, Organic Farm & Hot Springs… Oh My!
Our day began at 6:30am with breakfast and the buses rolled out shortly after. We headed to Sky Trek Zipline, an annual crowd favorite to get the adrenaline pumping. There was definitely a mix of excitement and nervousness as we approached the gondola to bring everyone up to the first zipline. The park consisted of 7 lines — the longest being over 45 seconds and the highest reaching over 700 feet. One by one, Ridgefield students took off screaming, yelling and cheering each other on!
After such an adventurous activity, we had worked up an appetite and headed to arguably the best meal of the trip… Don Juan’s organic farm! Everything students ate for lunch was produced sustainably from the farm, including yucca, papaya root, squash, chicken and tilapia. Our tours were delayed by a massive downpour but almost all of our girls were seen dancing and singing in the rain! (Find their picture, soaking wet, below!) The second half of our farm visit was a tour of the property and our guides, Gustavo, Natasha and Johnny, took us around to various activities. We learned about how cacao is used to make chocolate, saw how cow’s methane is used for electricity, and tasted several “superfoods”. Everyone’s strength was put to the test in our final activity of harvesting fresh sugar cane juice before using it to “toast” everyone farewell from the farm.
Our final full day ended with swimming and dinner at Los Lagos hot springs. Some students could be seen flying down the water slide while others were lounging with their virgin pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris, pool hopping from one hot spring to another. We soaked up the final hours poolside, with the Arenal Volcano looming in the background. We are looking forward to seeing all of you (@families!) tomorrow evening!
With a 4:30am wake-up call the next day, it was an early bedtime for all of our Tico Travelers! We are looking forward to seeing all of you (@families!) soon!
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12 more weeks until our adventure begins!!!!!
We are SUPER excited! 🙂
Rilee and travelers! We wish you safe travels and an amazing trip ahead!! Sending you all love and hugs!!
6 more days to go!!! Stay hydrated!!!
Avery & campers, have the best time, cannot wait to see the photos!
Luke and travelers – have blast and hope you enjoy every minute !!
Can’t wait for the pics !
Kian and travelers – Safe travels and have a blast!!!! We cannot wait to see all the pictures. Enjoy every minute.
Molly and travelers have the best time!!! Enjoy all the special moments. Soak in the scenery. Can’t wait to see pictures!!
Logan and travelers,
Enjoy every minute of this pack filled journey!!
Wishing you all an awesome time and look forward to hearing all the stories on your return.
Pura Vida!
Charlie & travelers- safe travels & enjoy every minute! Have a great week & we can’t wait to see your adventures.
Logan and travelers
Wishing you a great adventure!!!!
Sending lots of hugs
Chase and travelers – we are all so excited for you and know you will have such an incredible trip!! Looking forward to seeing all the photos from your journey!!!
Thomas/Tommy and travelers,
Have the most amazing adventures! We can’t wait to see photos and hear all about your wonderful experiences!!
To Claire Demas and All-
We wish you an incredible trip!
Much love,
George & Rachel Demas
Emmett and travelers,
Have a great time! We can’t wait to see your adventures unfold here. Be great ambassadors for Ridgefield, try new things, and enjoy experiencing a different place and culture. Lots of love from all of us back home!
Owen M. and travelers,
Get ready for an amazing experience in Costa Rica and making memories to last a lifetime!
To Sofia S and all the travelers,
Have an amazing time. Enjoy all your new experiences !! Can’t wait to read about your adventure’s.
To Una and All – Hope everyone is doing great! Can’t wait to see pictures!
Gabe and travelers, hope the trip went well! Have fun, make memories, enjoy!
To Claire Trotman and all-
Thinking of you and wishing you an amazing adventure! Sending hugs from Ridgefield (where it is thunderstorming right now!)
Rachel and adventurers–have the time of your life. Find a moment to write down a few fun memorable moments from your trip. You’ll love to read them when you’re older!
Hope you all are having the best first day!
Graham and all,
Have the best time! Make amazing memories filled with laughs and awesome adventures! Can’t wait to see pictures!
Wishing you the best first day! Wishing you amazing adventures!
Happy first long travel day! Enjoy the trip!
Bryce & travelers,
We can’t wait to hear all about your once-in-a-lifetime adventures! Soak in every minute ❤️ We are so excited for you all!
Reese and friends, hope you had a great first day. Can’t wait to see pics. Try EVERY single new experience & food that’s offered to you! You won’t regret it!!!! Have a blast!
Ciara and all kinds please have a fun and safe trip. You all have a big support system behind you and we all want you to have fun!
Logan and all travelers,
So happy to hear you have arrived safely and the adventure has begun. We are so excited for you all. Enjoy the wonder of Costa Rica, and share with them how wonderful the boys and girls of Ridgefield are too!
Have so much fun, Grady and all! What an amazing experience you are all embarking on.
Claire/All,
Hope you all get some well deserved rest after a long day of traveling. Have a great first day of adventures
Cat and the group, hope it was a great first day.. have an amazing time!
Brendan and all,
This week is going to fly by! Enjoy every moment of this incredible trip!
Love,
The Ganals
Eric and travelers,
Have an amazing time! We can’t wait to see pictures and hear all about your adventures. You are going to have such great memories of this trip❤️
Connor, Mackenzie and fellow travelers,
Hope you’re all rested and ready for your first full day of fun in Costa Rica. Enjoy every moment, this is a trip you’ll never forget.
Love,
The Renehans
Jack and all
Have an amazing trip!
We are so proud of you,
Love,
Grandma
Will and friends,
Can’t wait to hear about your adventures! So proud to have you represent Ridgefield.
Will, practicar tu español para que puedas enseñarle a tu mamá y a tu papá. 🙂
Love,
The Mischenkos
Brendan and all – we hope you all have an amazing time! Enjoy every minute of it, looking forward to all of the updates!
The Tierney Family
Hi Kiera and all of the extremely fortunate kids who are taking part in this adventure of a lifetime! Can’t beleive you are rafting today and ziplining tomorrow! I am cleaning the kitchen, just thought you’d want to know. Have a blast!… can’t wait to hear all about it, in fluent Spanish of course
Hi Avery & friends, bet you slept well last night! Have the best time today and enjoy every minute as it will go fast. Avery, eat new things, try everything, I bet you’ll taste some new things you will love! (I’m sure there’s no pasta with butter there 🙂 love you from mum, dad, hud, Macy, Tilly and Lolly xoxox
Dear Charley and fellow travelers,
We are so proud of you! We know you are going to have an amazing experience. Can’t wait to see pictures! We miss you already!
Love,
The Tananas
Looks like an amazing first 24 hours! Hope you’re having an awesome time with all the other adventurers, Olan. 🙂
!Buen viajes, amigos!
Lexi & Travelers – It looks like the trip is off to a great start! Enjoy every moment 🩵.
Nina and friends, hope you’re having a blast and enjoyed the white water rafting! Enjoy every moment!
Noelle & Brendan Kenny
Cole and travelers! We hope you are having a great time at the POC! You are getting to experience so many amazing things in Costa Rica! Enjoy every moment of adventure! Can’t wait to see the Tarzan Swing!!
The Martins
Molly and all, looks like an amazing first day!!! Hope you had an adventurous second day. The lunch from the first day sounds delicious!! Can’t wait to see all the pictures. Miss you!!
Hi Rachel and everyone! Keep an eye out for interesting wildlife. I’m anxious to hear what the most interesting animal and bird are that you find! Love, Rachel’s Mom
Looks like a great start! Can’t wait to hear about the rafting and zip lining!
Have a great trip Elise!
Poppy
Hi Elise, I know you are going to have a wonderful time. Hope the rapids are exciting and the zip lines. Hope to see you soon and hear all about your trip. Love you ! Nana
Hi Sloane and friends,
We hope you are all having a great trip! We are a bit jealous of your adventures zip lining and rafting. Enjoy the food, your friends, the beautiful scenery, and the chance to practice speaking Spanish.
We love you and can’t wait to see the photos from the last few days!
XOXO,
Mom and Dad
Have a great time Molly! We miss you! Love Dad, Erin, Maddie
Blake & travelers,
We can’t wait to hear all about your once-in-a-lifetime trip!! Soak up every minute of this adventure and it’s been fun following along so far. Love you and see you soon!
Mom, Dad & Brennan
Olan and Travelers Happy 4th of July!! Hope you guys are having a blast so far and looking forward to hearing all about it! Love ❤️ Mom
Dhanesh, we are all watching for the photos of your adventure!
Big hugs & Mwah from Mom
Love from Papa, Nani, Uncle Mark, Aunt Felice, Chava, Ari & Rafi
Molly and travelers/ Happy 4th of July!!! Hope you are having the best week! Can’t wait to hear about the home stays 🩷 Miss you!!
Hola Ciara mi amor te extraño muchísimo !!!
Hello travelers!!! I hope all of you are practicing your Spanish and enjoying the beauty of Costa Rica a trip t never forget.
looking forward to seeing you back !
Te amo mucho🙄
Caitlin B and friends,
We can’t wait to hear about all of your adventures! Enjoy this unique and unforgettable experience. See you in a few days 🌸
We miss and love you 🩵
Mom, Dad and Austin
Hi Claire/All
Fireworks are about to start. Happy 4th! Miss you and hope you are having a blast.
Will, Love to see that smile! The river rapids looked pretty awesome. Please say thank you to your host family from dad and me. Love, Mom
Thank you for all the updates, showing our kids this incredible place and giving them such rich experiences.
Charlie, WOW! I cannot wait to hear all about how much fun you are clearly having (well I’m sure minus some of the bugs LOL). Continue to be open minded, soak it all in and enjoy every minute. I miss you, Dad.x
Hi Molly and friends, Looks amazing!!! What an incredible experience!! So proud of you all for stepping outside your comfort zones. Can’t wait to hear about all about the trip!!! Have fun today visiting the community!!! Love, Mom
Hi Cole!
It looks like you’re having an amazing time rafting, zip lining and learning about life in Costa Rica! We can only imagine the beauty and adventure around you. Can’t wait to hear all about it—sending love and a big hug from home!
Mom & Dad
Hi Caroline and friends,
So great to see you all having a good time. We can’t wait to hear about your adventures!
Mom, Dad & Sarah
Hi Rilee and friends!!! So glad to see all of your bright smiles!! So proud of you all for experiencing something new and exciting! Can’t wait to hear about all your adventures!!!
Looks like you’re all having the time of your lives – soak it up!
Can’t wait to hear all about the rafting, zip lining and the result of the footie match when you get back Olan! Have a brilliant time with the host family. Sending much love. ❤️ Dad
Hello Lexi and fellow adventurers! This must be the experience of a lifetime. Can’t wait to hear all about it and see the pics.
Love,
MomMom and PopPop
Hi LEXI and Ridgefield Classmates!
Wow! So excited for all of you! Enjoy every minute..you’re on a trip of a lifetime!
Thank you for sharing these wonderful blogs and beautiful photos.
We love you!
Bebe & Grandpa Staub
Hi Connor and Mackenzie,
Saw a bunch of photos from your rafting trip- looks like a blast. Enjoy the last few days of your adventure and take lots of pictures. Don’t forget, when you pack to come home- all clothes in plastic bags!! 😘
Love you and can’t wait to see you at the airport!
XO
Mom and Dad
Hi Claire T –
The pictures look incredible. I hope you are having a blast and I can’t wait to hear all the details…. even about the bugs! Just make sure to leave them in Costa Rica.
Bailey misses you!
Love,
Mom
Hi Myles! We are enjoying all the pictures and updates. Can’t wait to hear all about it when you are home. Love you and miss you. Mum, Dad, and Reve.
Dearest Charlie,
I can’t wait to hear how the rafting was! Was it as fun as you expected?
We miss you here. Dad can’t figure out how to work the hot tub without you. Your many spicy peppers are getting taller everyday. In other news, there are no additional licensed drivers in our house.
We are looking forward to hearing about your adventures and making pizzas with you soon.
Love, Mom and Dad and Marco (woof)
Hi Chase and Friends!
We love seeing all the photos of what you have been up to these past few days!! It looks like you are creating incredible memories that will last a lifetime!!❤️
Chase we all miss you around here but are so happy for you and all that you are experiencing!!! Love you!
-Mom, Dad, Chance, JJ, & Jax
Hi Charley and travelers,
So great to see you having an awesome trip. We can’t wait to hear about your adventures.
Charley, we miss you. Jake can’t wait until you are home. Em is being… Em. Love you!
Love,
Mom and Dad
Hi Gabe and fellow adventurers,
I hope you all doing well. The pictures and Mrs. Roth updates seams so exiting and pack with adventures. We love all the updates and are a little jealous of all the fun you are all having ! What an experience and memories you will have!
We miss you and can’t wait to hear all the stories. Love you! Mom, Dad and Mia!
Hi Reese & friends!!!! Hope you are having the time of your lives.
Rafting pics looked amazing! A little rain, I’m sure added to the adventure.
Enjoy your homestay families & make sure you help out! (Keep things clean & make your bed… lol) Hope they enjoy your gifts. Miss and love you!
Mom, Dad, Brody & Caden.
Ps… THE BUGS 😂😂 At least they weren’t stink bugs right Reese? I know those are your favorite.
Hey Conga,
We miss you but we are excited to hear about all your adventures. You are not missing much here, but we did get hibachi without you (sorry). Get home soon, we are looking for you in the pics hahaha.
Dear Bianca,
I have been looking for those shorts for like two weeks and I know you know exactly which ones I’m talking about. I really could’ve used them in Barbados but I’m just elated that you got to wear them. Watch out. Hope yall are having fun.
Logan and friends,
The photos and smiles say it all! Looks like you are all having an amazing time!
Continue to soak it in – these will be memories for a lifetime. We are so happy for you!
Logan, we miss you and can’t wait to hear all about your adventures.
Lots of love,
The Cannellas
Wow the homestay time looks like it was amazing. Thank you for the posts!! Can’t wait to hear all about it Olan! Hope you and your friends are all having an awesome time!! Miss you and Love you, Mom & Dad
Hi Charlie & friends- love reading about your daily adventures and seeing those big smiles.
We miss you and can’t wait to see all of your photos! Very strange not to be a 🚕 this week! Enjoy every bit and bring back some recipes 🙂
Adios! Te amo!
Hi Molly, I miss you. I hope you’re having fun. Bring me back something good from Costa Rica. Use mom’s credit card!!! Love, Nora
Hi Cole!
We’re thinking about you every day and are so proud of the amazing experience you’re having in Costa Rica! It’s incredible that you’re helping others through your community service and getting to live with a local family—what an unforgettable adventure.
We can’t wait to hear all your stories and see more pictures. Keep learning, trying new things, and soaking it all in.
We love you tons!
Love,
Mom and Dad
Hi Lexi, Kayla, Sloan and Rylee and Ridgefield Campers! We love seeing all your adventures and activities! Can’t wait to hear all about this amazing experience! Love you! Gigi and Nono 💖
Hi Bryce,
Hope you and your friends are having the best time; it sure looks like you are! We can’t wait to see all of the pictures and hear about all of your unforgettable adventures. We miss & love you. Enjoy your last few days in Costa Rica. Safe travels to everyone!
❤️Mom & Emme
Hey Kiera, It’s Brian I hope you are having a blast. Miss playing volleyball with you!! Hi Kiera, it’s Callen, I miss you! Hope you’re having a great time. I love you so much!
Logan,
I miss you like crazy!
I hope you are having the time of your life and have been open to all the new experiences and foods. We can’t wait to hear about your adventures & see your smiling face. Enjoy the rest of your time & we’ll see you soon ❤️
Love, Mom xoxo
Hi Kian!
We miss you! We love seeing all the pictures and activities. We cannot wait to hear all about your adventure. Everyone looks great and love seeing all the smiles! Love, Mom and Dad
P.S. Bode and Reese look forward to seeing you Wednesday morning !
Hi Tommy,
We really miss you! We hope you’re having fun and trying all the new things you can. We can’t wait to see you in a couple days! Enjoy every minute ❤️
Love,
Mom, Dad, Lucas & Daisy
Hi Paigey – We all miss you and cant wait to hear all about your adventures. The pictures look amazing and looks like you are having the best time. Enjoy your last couple days. Enjoy the zip-line and dont forget to look down!
See you when you get home.
Mom, dad & GG
Connor and Mackenzie,
Love seeing your smiles in all the pictures- looks like you’re having a great time. Hope you enjoyed learning about a new culture, trying new foods and sharing the experience with your friends. Only one more day, buy yourself some souvenirs to remember this amazing experience.
Love you both and miss you like crazy!!!!
Mom💕
Eric,
Dad and I love reading the blog and seeing all of the pictures! It looks like you are having fun:) Enjoy your last day and have a blast ziplining. We cannot wait to see you tomorrow night and hear all about your adventures. The house is so quiet without you!
We love you!
Mom, Dad, Bo & Molly
xoxoxo
Chase,
Enjoy your last day of this adventure and we hope your travel home goes smoothly. I will miss having you here with me on my birthday today but am definitely thinking of you and hope you have a very fun day today!!! I love seeing your smiling face in the photos! We all also can’t wait to celebrate you and your birthday when you return!
Love you and miss you so much!! ❤️
Mom and Dad
Hi Molly, The pictures look amazing. Can’t wait to hear about all the fruit you got to try yesterday!! Enjoy zip lining today and soak it all in! Can’t wait to hear about your weeklong adventure. Miss you and can’t wait to see you late tomorrow night! Love you, Mom
Dear Bianca,
What an amazing adventure! Can’t wait to learn the details and hear your stories. See you tomorrow! Love Mom, Dad & Arabella
Reese & Friends,
How is it possible that this is your last night already? The best vacations always go by way too fast. I hope you had the best time zip lining today! Brody and Caden are sitting with me now, hoping that you didn’t chicken out!!!!! lol Can’t wait to see the pics.
Was the fruit stand incredible? Let me me guess… you got Mango?
Please make sure you thank the entire Roth family for taking you on this AMAZING trip! They are VERY special people to offer this opportunity to ALL of you. I hope you all realize how fortunate you are. 🩷 If this is being read out loud, I hope you all can say collectively a HUGE thank you to the Roth family. 😊
Can’t wait to see you tomorrow. Safe travels home. Love you!
Mom, Dad, Brody & Caden
Eric,
I hope you had an amazing last day. Dad wanted me to send you this message…do not look or read about the F1 race or results from Sunday’s race at Silverstone.
Safe travels tomorrow and I cannot wait to see you. I love you❤️
Love,
Mom and Dad
Brendan,
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow night and hearing all about this amazing week. Enjoy this last night!
We love you all the time!
Mom & Dad
Sofia S.,
We have missed you so much, but have genuinely enjoyed reading about your adventures!! It all looks absolutely amazing. Can’t wait to hear all the fantastic stories.
Hope you have enjoyed your last day!
Love,
Mom, Papa, Isa, Danny, Kiki, Teddy and Molly
Una and all
The photos are amazing!!! We can’t wait to hear all your stories. Hope you have a wonderful final day. We miss you! Safe travels xxxooo mom and all
Roth Family,
Can you take the parents next? These pics are incredible! Thank you for everything!
Bryce and Friends, Wow! Awesome pictures and I have loved following the blog over the last week. What an unbelievable experience. I am so excited to hear your stories and I know they will stay with you for a lifetime.
Big thanks to the Roth family for giving these kids such a great opportunity. Lots of new friends and great adventures.
Travel safe and see you tonight!
What an adventure Charlie and the rest of the team!!! Can’t wait to hear all the amazing stories!! A memory that will last a lifetime 🥰 travel safe 🙏🏽