Category Archives: Alexandra Carelli

Looking Back from America

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

Written by Alex Carelli What did I find in Central America? What did I do? What did I change? These questions have been swirling through my mind as I have been attempting to find a semblance of normalcy and make … Continue reading →

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Potrero Garden Project: Problems in the Garden!

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

Written by Alexandra Carelli There is yet to be a project on the face of this earth that is seen through to completion without some trials and tribulations, and our garden project is no exception. Yesterday when I went out … Continue reading →

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Crocodiles, boats, and swamps at Hacienda El Viejo

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Written by Alexandra Carelli / Photography by Adam Barber Children squealed and peaked through their spread fingers as a 6 foot long crocodile leaped from the water to catch a flopping fish in its gigantic jaws. Their babies sunbathed on … Continue reading →

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Playa Potrero Garden Project, Part 3.

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

Written by Alexandra Carelli / Photography by Jonathan Katzenberg This week we made incredible strides in the development of the Playa Potrero Garden Project. On Monday, we still had a borderline vacant lot with a few piles of stones, but … Continue reading →

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AM reaches out to Costa Rican tradition!

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Written by Alexandra Carelli / Photography by Jonathan Katzenberg Here at Abriendo Mentes, we spend a lot of time preparing the youth of Playa Potrero for the future. We teach them the language, skills, and concepts that will allow them … Continue reading →

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Plastic Bottle Planter Project: Part 1

Posted on May 7, 2011 by

Written by Alexandra Carelli / Photography by Jonathan Katzenberg As you may already know from my earlier posts,Costa Rica has a significant waste management problem, and one of the most prolific culprits is the plastic bottle.To help combat this issue, … Continue reading →

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Down with Domestic Abuse!

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

Written by Alexandra Carelli Today, I was made aware of another layer of problems in Playa Potrero, one that often flies under the radar of the local gringos because it is one that can not be seen or heard in … Continue reading →

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Playa Potrero Garden Project, Part 2.

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

Written by Alexandra Carelli / Photos by Jonathan Katzenberg Seeing one of your ideas come to fruition is one of the most satisfying experiences one can have. From a random thought, to a plan, to discussions, to organizing, to actually … Continue reading →

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Ready, Set, Clean!

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Written by Alexandra Carelli / Photos by Jonathan Katzenberg Ever since the rush of tourist traffic during Semana Santa, Potrero hasn’t looked quite like itself. The endless stream of families, campers, and day trippers brought copious amounts of trash that … Continue reading →

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Playa Potrero Garden Project, Part 1

Posted on April 24, 2011 by

Written by Alexandra Carelli After a few weeks of discussions and planning, we finally got the OK yesterday to begin a community garden project in the village center. The garden will be a great opportunity to teach the kids about … Continue reading →

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