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Finish the Sentence: Costa Rica

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There are always many places to go in a country, but in Costa Rica, there are so many things to do! Here’s everyone I met skivving around San Jose, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park, and the beaches of Mal Pais. By skivving, I mean canyoneering, ziplining, snorkling, horseriding, river rafting, wildlife spotting, and drinking Pilsen beer and strong Cuba Libres, of course!



Erica (USA)
I am inspired by: Nature
I regret: Not learning Spanish before I came to Costa Rica
Today I am grateful for: Everything, and Lorraina, who works her ass off so I can do my job

Trevor (USA)
I am inspired by: Creative thought
I regret: Not having learned an instrument when I was younger
Today I am grateful for: Having a roof over my head

Bill (USA)
I am inspired by: Overcomers
I regret: Selfishness
Today I am grateful for: Life, I've almost lost it so many times. Also the air I breathe, which you really appreciate when you can't do it anymore.


Rebecca (USA)
I am inspired by: Others and their thoughts about life
I regret: Not spending more time with the people I love
Today I am grateful for: The people who have studied and made sense of ideas to help me on my journey of self discovery

Francesca
I am inspired by: Anything that's controversial
I regret: Not unplugging earlier
Today I am grateful for: My husband has stayed married to me for one more day

Juan
I am inspired by: People
I regret: Not having taken decisions to start the project earlier
Today I am grateful for: My children


Matt (USA)
I am inspired by: Nature, people that dare to follow their dreams, and Amy Purdy who started Adapted Action Sports
I regret: Being such a punk-ass when I was younger. I wasn't as nice as I should have been
Today I am grateful for: Today, every day above ground is a blessing

Katharina (AUT)
I am inspired by: Movement
I regret: Every minute I start feeling sorry for myself
Today I am grateful for: Being alive, it was one of my friend's funeral today

Claire (NZ)
I am inspired by: People's desire to go faster, better, further
I regret: Not being more adventurous when I was younger
Today I am grateful for: Being able to live this lifestyle


Nico (ARG)
I am inspired by: My passion for meeting people
I regret: Following someone to a place I didn't want to go
Today I am grateful for: The opportunities I have had in my life

Pablo
I am inspired by: Anything I enjoy
I regret: Mistakes, and not taking advantage of opportunities enough
Today I am grateful for: Everything and everyone I've gotten to know, and what it's given me.

Robert
I am inspired by: The people in this bar
I regret: Not using a condom during a one night stand
Today I am grateful for: The life that God gave me


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