ALJ Costa Rica 2025

04/22/2025

All the kids and three chaperones made the flight. It has a 30 minute delay. Unfortunately there was a glitch with my wife’s ticket by American Airlines and we missed the flight. They are in good hands.

04/21/2025

We’ve landed safely in Miami.

04/21/2025

Here’s a final round up of our trip on Tap. Please click and read.

After two nights in the shadow of a Costa Rican volcano, it was time for Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High Schools world travelers to head to Monteverde. Read all a

04/21/2025

Here’s the link to the rafting files. The name of the file is the name of the guide. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11oNql24I5ORqJuKy_vQ-UybqEScxqggE

04/21/2025

Here’s a sampling of the rafting pics. It was an awesome adventure.

04/21/2025

As the sun sets on another amazing adventure, I can only say I am so thankful to be able to hold these trips with students. This year‘s trip was outstanding. From the hotels, to the food to the amazing adventures; we had a great time everywhere we went. This trip ranks in the top three trips that I have ever been involved in. Congratulations to all of the participants and their parents for the behavior and participation that I witnessed. I am proud of every single one of them. 

04/20/2025

Everyone enjoyed our final adventure today as we went white water rafting in Limón. Many said it was the most exciting part of the trip. We all chipped in and purchased the online photo book which will be sent on Remind tomorrow. Now we relax and enjoy the hotel hot tub one last time.

04/20/2025

Yesterday afternoon, everyone enjoyed some free time at the pool which was wonderful. This was followed with a nice late start of 10 am. Breakfast was great. We hit the road back to San Jose. We had a great stop in the artisan town of Sarchi, followed by an excellent lunch. We continued to San Jose and checked in. Everyone got all dolled up for our Fiesta. The food, show and view from Mirador Tiquicia were all magnificent. It was a bittersweet event since the Buffalo school that joined us is leaving very early tomorrow and our kids made great connections to them.

04/18/2025

We spent the day at that most stunning beach. Powder white beaches, clear turquoise water and azure skies.

04/17/2025

Our stop to plant a tree turned into something completely wonderful. The Natuwa nature reserve was great. After planting the tree, which helps reestablish safe corridors for animals, we asked if we could tour the animal reserve and they agreed. We saw every thing from macaws to jaguars. Kids got to hear all about there work and saw so many animals. This was unscheduled and free, which was great. We enjoyed lunch and shopping at a massive rest stop Unfortunately we are stuck in “shore” traffic now; perfect for a group from New Jersey.