The school director met me at the airport and drove me to the school when I arrived in the morning. It was about 30 or so minutes from the airport to the school. On our way we drove through Alajuela town. The school in not really located in Alajuela, but in Carillos about 10 or 15 minutes from Alajuela. Alajuela town looked nice and students could get everything they needed there. Buses run from town to the school often and there is a bus stop at the school.

School
The school is located of the main road, about a 10-minute walk uphill. The school’s gardener waits along the walk up to the main entrance of the school every morning while the students are arriving. He is there to make sure everyone gets to school safely. The school is on a huge piece of land with lots of hills, gardens, flowers, and an herb garden. There are small classrooms located around the land and they are planning to add more buildings soon. The classrooms look like small little huts and each is named after a flower or plant. There is a large open pavilion that they use for orientations, activities, and large classes. The school also has a small building for the staff and a library that students can use. There are reference books here on language, history, and lots of other topics. There is also a snack stand here where student can purchase all kinds of snacks, sandwiches, pastries, cookies, fruit, and drinks. Everything is inexpensive and convenient for the students to grab a snack during break or before/after class. I sampled a few things that were quite tasty. 

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