This year we handed out identification cards with emergency information. The tents we used are three season and good quality, which helped. When it rained in Corcovado we were dry. I greatly increased the size of our first aid kits and had all staff carry small kits for hiking. They food and lodging in all sites was comfortable and adequate.
Students share bunks and there is a definite blur between outside and inside.
I was delighted that students appreciated this rustic atmosphere. I heard no complaints, despite this being more difficult in every way than other parts of the field trips. Perhaps the students are in better shape and have different expectations by this time. The food was cooked by a local resident and was better than in the past. We stayed an additional night here so we could explore around the Poco Sol station in the afternoon and bird the following morning.