Where am I going?

Costa Rica is in Central America. Nicaragua is its border to the north and Panama lies at its southern border. I am traveling to the small town of San Marcos de Tarrazu in central Costa Rica. The word "Tarrazu" comes from the indigenous Huetar word atarrazu, which means 'rocky ground at the mouth of the mountain'. To see an interactive Google map of the region, click on http://www.earthwatch.org/exped/chandler_location.html

Welcome to my blog! This is a new adventure in technology for me. I was awarded an Earthwatch teaching fellowship and will be joining the "Costa Rican Coffee From Community to Cup" expedition on June 20th. I will be volunteering on a coffee plantation, helping as scientists work with farmers to incorporate more sustainable and earth-friendly practices in their farming practices. I am hoping to update this blog often both before I leave, during my trip, and after. So, please write to me with your questions and comments!