Comments for ivolunteer http://ivolunteerproject.wordpress.com news, features and information for those about to volunteer or travel Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:18:49 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on PRETOMA: Looking after turtles in Costa Rica by Andy Bystrom http://ivolunteerproject.wordpress.com/2007/05/04/pretoma-looking-after-turtles-in-costa-rica/#comment-37 Andy Bystrom Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:18:49 +0000 http://ivolunteerproject.wordpress.com/2007/05/04/pretoma-looking-after-turtles-in-costa-rica/#comment-37 As communications director for Pretoma, I would like to add that sea turtle conservation projects depend on volunteers. Without them, the projects are no financially sustainable (both for the community and the sponsor organization). Thank you for supporting these important endeavors. There is a lot more information on marine conservation efforts at the Costa Rican Conservation Network's blog: http://costaricanconservationnetwork.wordpress.com/ As communications director for Pretoma, I would like to add that sea turtle conservation projects depend on volunteers. Without them, the projects are no financially sustainable (both for the community and the sponsor organization). Thank you for supporting these important endeavors. There is a lot more information on marine conservation efforts at the Costa Rican Conservation Network’s blog: http://costaricanconservationnetwork.wordpress.com/

]]> Comment on Living in Japan: Shari by selona http://ivolunteerproject.wordpress.com/2007/03/21/living-in-japan-shari/#comment-36 selona Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:09:33 +0000 http://ivolunteerproject.wordpress.com/2007/03/21/living-in-japan-shari/#comment-36 I found this blog very insightful since I have recently moved to a foreign land. Moving from Chicago to the quiet seclusion of Jaco, Costa Rica I have found myself still trying to define what home is. I loved the cultural diversity of the US however there is something about the Costa Rican culture that has a firm hold on my spirit. I have also had to gradually adjust to being viewed as a minority. With my red hair and fair skin I often notice children staring in wonder as I shop at the local market. Although the community has greeted me with open arms there is always the question in their eyes that whispers "What is she doing her"? There always seems to be a hit of suspicion that holds in the air. When I purchased my home the real estate agent explained that the area I had chosen was rather remote and mostly populated by natives. I worked with a company called www.buysafecostarica.com and I was able to obtain more than good advice regarding real estate. The owners of the company had also moved from the US so during the purchasing process I found myself looking to them for more than guidance on properties. It was encouraging to know someone else had gone through the same experience. Empathy creates a bond that is unspeakable at times. When I see the occasional Caucasian tourist eye contact and a genuine smile go hand in hand. I'm glad to see a stranger that is somehow familiar. Yet at the same time I know Costa Rica is my home and not my vacation. I found this blog very insightful since I have recently moved to a foreign land. Moving from Chicago to the quiet seclusion of Jaco, Costa Rica I have found myself still trying to define what home is. I loved the cultural diversity of the US however there is something about the Costa Rican culture that has a firm hold on my spirit. I have also had to gradually adjust to being viewed as a minority. With my red hair and fair skin I often notice children staring in wonder as I shop at the local market. Although the community has greeted me with open arms there is always the question in their eyes that whispers “What is she doing her”? There always seems to be a hit of suspicion that holds in the air. When I purchased my home the real estate agent explained that the area I had chosen was rather remote and mostly populated by natives. I worked with a company called http://www.buysafecostarica.com and I was able to obtain more than good advice regarding real estate. The owners of the company had also moved from the US so during the purchasing process I found myself looking to them for more than guidance on properties. It was encouraging to know someone else had gone through the same experience. Empathy creates a bond that is unspeakable at times. When I see the occasional Caucasian tourist eye contact and a genuine smile go hand in hand. I’m glad to see a stranger that is somehow familiar. Yet at the same time I know Costa Rica is my home and not my vacation.

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