Today we got to know Costa Rica -- both the country and the people. We are so lucky to be visiting a country that is so welcoming to us and so appreciative of music. In the morning we had a tour of the city of San Jose which included a tour of the National Museum and a visit the Central Park. In the afternoon and evening we went to the Basilica de Santo Domingo where we rehearsed for our shared evening concert. We had a concert exchange with the Coro Choir, a Costa Rican choir. We sang for them, they sang for us, and we sang a Costa Rican song together. After the rehearsal, we attended a mass at the basilica, then we performed for the congregation. What a wonderful experience! We have truly made many new friends today. Even though we don't speak the same language, our shared love of music made it feel like we had knew each other. The audience was very responsive and made us feel so welcome. The music we have performed here will always remind us of the warm people of Costa Rica.
Visiting the National Museum.
A pedestrian walk in downtown San Jose.
Holly Pellitier, Nicki Bonura and Jack Bonura in front of the National Museum.
The National Museum is in a former fort that was occupied by the army. This room was actually a communal latrine. Talk about multi-tasking!
Kids in the courtyard at the National Museum.
An impromptu concert at the shopping mall where we had lunch.
Meeting the Coro Choir.
Rehearsal at the Basilica.
Performing at the Basilica.
Dillon McGrath and a new friend.
Caitlin Giddings and a Coro Choir member.
Combined Shasta and Coro Choirs performing "Cana Dulce."
Outside the Hotel Bougainvillea where we had a late dinner.
Dinner.
Dinner.
Dinner.
Dessert!
Nicki Sarti and Aaron Vogt dancing after dinner to the sounds of the sax.
The end of a wonderful day.
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