Travel News

How far did I travel this week?:

I traveled 83.4 km from Atenas to Mastatal. That's 51.82 miles!

How far have I traveled on this journey so far?:

I have finished my field trip, and now I'm back home in Atenas.

How did I get around this week?:

We traveled in a big van with all the students.

What was the most interesting place I visited this week?:

I went to Finca Siempre Verde. This was a sustainable farm that does ecotourism. Travelers pay money to stay at the farm and learn about composting, diverse crop rotation and permaculture. These are all things that make the farm good for the environment.

Other Travel News from this week:

I also got to take a fermentation class. I learned about the science behind it, how good bacteria break down the sugars in foods to make them tastier. They also give these foods probiotics, which are good for our digestion.

Time Zone: EST Eastern Standard Time -5
Local Time: Mar 1, 2026 7:15am