International teaching scholars: Costa Rica - Part 1

here in Sewanee now ( actually sitting at the Chattanooga airport flying off to music for all...but that is another story....) and finding a few moments to reflect on the two weeks I spent in Costa Rica with the inaugural International Teaching Scholars program.
This entirr project started with a conversation, and ended with 14 faculty, staff, donors, and administrators from George Mason University traveling to San Jose and the surrounding communities for performances, volunteer work and teaching opportunities.
The trip itself is too complex to explain in one post....so I'll start with some pictures..... The entire experience was transformative for all involved.
First....some pictures:
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