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Ruth Hinricks Apr 24, 2013 at 09:29 PM

I am going on the June 3 trip and would like to know if anyone else is going from the Philadelphia area.
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Brian Bakeman Apr 25, 2013 at 02:52 PM

Hi Ruth - there are 4 of us flying down from Oklahoma and look forward to meeting you.


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Premium Email Subscriber Apr 22, 2013 at 09:36 PM

I'm 76 and in pretty good shape for a grandpa. I'd like to take my granddaughter as a graduation from college gift. We'd likely go August 19. Am I making a good choice? Will a 23-year old, fluent in Spanish, enjoy this trip, or is this a loaded question?
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Spencer Resnick Apr 22, 2013 at 10:53 PM

We are going on May 5, 2013 and I will let you know when we return. Be aware that the rainy season in Costa Rica is from May to November and August would be right in the heart of the rainy season.
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Spencer Resnick May 17, 2013 at 05:57 PM

We just returned from our trip and had a wonderful time. Not a lot of rain yet and the accomodations were fine. Regarding your question, your granddaughter may feel a little out of place with a group of Senior Citizens, if It were I, I would look for a program with a more compatible mix of ages.


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Nancy Leafdale Mar 06, 2013 at 06:07 PM

I went in Feb. it is a wonderful trip.


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Lois Williams Mar 06, 2013 at 04:47 PM

I'm on the March 18th Costa Rica trip. Would like to know if I have a roommate and hear from others on that trip. I live in Oregon.
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Wanda Breyer Mar 06, 2013 at 05:55 PM

I actually went to CR with Road Scholar a year ago, so will try to get myself removed from this discussion board. you'll have a great time!


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Spencer Resnick Mar 06, 2013 at 01:27 PM

We are going on the May 6-14 trip to Costa Rica. We like to connect with anyone else who may be going. We live in Southern California.


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Paulette Hunter Feb 12, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Hi:
Im going on this trip Feb. 18 and would love to connect with others who are going. Paulette


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Brian Bakeman Jan 25, 2013 at 10:53 PM

My wife Julia and I are planning to go on the June 3rd trip. This will be our first international trip with Road Scholar. Anyone have any suggestions for us?

Brian Bakeman, Oklahoma City
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Kelly Biest Feb 07, 2013 at 08:31 AM

Brian, I just got back Jan 21-29 from the Taste of Costa Rica Trip. It was wonderful, with a very knowledgeable guide. Make sure to bring shoes you can get wet especially if you go on the rafting trip. I ended up with wet tennis shoes for several days, because I didn't bring sandals with a strap. Have fun!!!
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Brian Bakeman Apr 25, 2013 at 02:48 PM

Thanks for the heads up on that.


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Martin Skala Jan 11, 2013 at 05:31 PM

Hi Jane,

I'm Martin Skala from Darien and with wife Mary am going on this program beginning Monday January 14. We're flying down tomorrow to poke around San Jose first. See you at the Balmoral Hotel
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Jane Zinda Jan 13, 2013 at 10:31 PM

Have fun= I am going 21st


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