Kellogg 20, Costa Rica 9

Per Jamie's request, I'm stealing Jen's thunder by posting the article that our group submitted to the Kellogg newsletter describing the trip to Costa Rica. Enjoy.
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As its name implies, the Costa Rican Craziness trip was an exciting bonding experience interspersed with a few crazy moments and wild late nights. It began with a bumpy bus ride from the airport to the base of the Arenal Volcano, followed by a few drinks in the Tabacan hot springs. The next day brought a boat ride across a pristine lake followed by four incredibly scenic hours on horseback and a terrific dinner and night out. The safest ride of the trip was a thrilling zip-lining adventure through a forest canopy with spectacular jungle views. The group then headed to Tamarindo, a small beach town on the beautiful Pacific coast. The next day, each of us mastered a surfboard and conquered the jellyfish. After a fresh-caught seafood dinner that evening, ladies night at a club proved that brains coincide with rhythm. The next fateful day began with an ATV ride through the beaches and forest. The first trip was harm free; however the second group experienced an overturned ATV, with the battered yet determined rider walking away. The third group faced pounding rain and less luck. One rider fell 30 feet down an embankment. Always quick to react, other Kelloggers rushed to help. The next 30 hours brought with them astounding determination, feats of courage, strength and stamina, barbed wire injuries, cold, mosquito infestation, night driving to get help, bribery, a trapped ambulance, sleeplessness, and a Medivac ride to San Jose for thorough diagnosis. A few cases of mosquito- and food-borne illnesses were not enough to curtail the fun during the remainder of the trip, which included a sailing and snorkeling adventure and KAOS Olympics on the beach. While nine people in all were heavily involved in acquiring medical attention, everyone agreed that what was certainly the most accident prone trip may also have been the most fun.