Monthly Archives: February 2012

Community Support at it’s Finest!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Written by: Rachael Sine  One of the ongoing goals of Abriendo Mentes is to raise local awareness of our presence in Potrero.  This past week we had many wonderful opportunities to share with the community about the organization. The Mardis … Continue reading →

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Adam’s Song: Potrero Family

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Greetings to travelers from afar and readers from all walks of life.  It is great to be alive today, and I am thankful for the chance to share myself with you all.  My life lately rocked with the tumults of … Continue reading →

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Maleku Indian Field Trip

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Written by: Miriam Pape After arriving in Playa Potrero only one week ago, my experience has mirrored my own first days of school 16 years ago. The nostalgic memories of learning the alphabet, making new friends and packing lunch have … Continue reading →

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The AM Volunteer Experience

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

Written by: Michelle Fonseca  I volunteered with Abriendo Mentes for an incredibly amazing, and way too short, two weeks. After reading how the organization was started, I knew I would easily connect with, and learn a lot, from Meradith and Drew. The … Continue reading →

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Adam’s Song: Potrero Life

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Many of ya’ll reading this blog may be potential donors or volunteers that are interested in Abriendo Mentes, or potential visitors that are thinking about traveling to Costa Rica to experience life in paradise.  But beyond beaches and sun, what … Continue reading →

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Adam’s Song: Paradise Daze

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

Written by Adam Lanka Greetings everyone, I am happy to be able to share with you all today.  As you can see, a lot is happening with Abriendo Mentes as they kick off their new semester and continue to provide … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Make the Difference!

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

Written by Shannon Ghere Being a part of Abriendo Mentes (AM) since August 2011, I have had the opportunity to meet many incredible people as they come to Potrero to volunteer. Sometimes we come for a few short weeks, others, … Continue reading →

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