| Verde Costa Rica In a bed of green Of rain And rock, On rivers, in canyons, On sandy beaches of rivers and oceans Some hike, climb, dive, and explore This is where you sleep, eat and learn What you find when you go looking here Is yourself Is Life What you take away from it is Your Life Your decisions I'll not want to go home For I have found it I've found myself stripped Gone from me are the institutions that Build me up and define me Run this world and blind me Amongst the mud and rocks The branches and currents The breeze The rain The rapids Instinctually my most basic self comes to me Scrubbing clothes and pots Cooking and eating and sharing Now we see how things are What is necessary to keep you, preserve you, improve you and forward your journey Floating rivers Watching your own thoughts pass you by Where are you going? Time passes differently With quality Importance My home, I carry with me, This structure of strength, courage and curiosity I've found direction And I'm excited to see where I'm going Kenrdra recently completed CRROBS' fall 2008 Leadership course and is currently a course instructor. Kendra has spent most of her life in the pacific northwest, mainly Washington and Idaho. Kendra graduated from The Evergreen State College, where she studied health sciences, psychology, counseling, natural health and American Sign Language (ASL). Since graduating Kendra has worked as an educator and childcare provider, teaching ASL and outdoor education to children between the ages of 3 months to 12 years old. Kendra is extremely passionate about experiencing the natural world, especially in the context of self-exploration. Kendra feels that physical activity combined with reflection builds the knowledge and skills necessary to a holistic educational experience. At Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound, Kendra is investigating and improving the nutritional program for backcountry trips and sharpening her skills as a raft guide and land instructor. |