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Journey to Costa Rica!

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The culture I plan to study is the people of Costa Rica. I chose this culture for a few reasons. A good friend recently moved from Oregon to Costa Rica with her husband and 2 cats. I will have the opportunity to visit her in October of 2024. I am so excited to learn about this culture before I travel. This study will give me a look into the customs, experiences, local life, and nature. This deep dive will also prepare me to look at things from another culture's point of view.  I would like to experience all this culture has, including exploring the natural world, hiking in the rainforest, visiting a bird sanctuary, exploring the beach, and scuba diving. I would like to visit the local hangouts and museums, enjoy the local cuisine, and immerse myself in the culture. I plan to have a fantastic experience, and this blog will be something I will use for learning and to treasure after my trip.   "In studying other cultures, we do so very often from the perspective of our ow