San Jose Weather Update

Here is the latest word from our host at YWAM on the weather to expect while we are in Costa Rica...

The weather here in San Jose has an average year round temp between 73-76 F. When we will be there is considered the rainy season. But each morning will usually be perfectly clear without a cloud in the sky, by afternoon the rain comes and sometimes it can rain all afternoon. But it is not a cold rain.

With this in mind you'll want to pack accordingly... and make sure you have a poncho that you can quickly throw on over your work clothes if need be. You usually can pick a poncho up for a dollar.

OR... we could pray that it only rains at night while we are there (like when we were in Guatemala).

Random Facts: Costa Rican National Bird

I thought I'd periodically post some random facts about Costa Rica so that we could all be learning some stuff about the country we will be going to. So... here you go.

The National Bird

The "Yigüirro" (Turdus grayi), also known as the clay colored robin or gray thrush, was designated National Bird on November, 1976. The "Yigüirro," found throughout Costa Rica, represents the fertility of the earth, the symbol of the rain fertilizing the earth, the richness of Costa Rican soil. The "Yigüirro" sings to claim rain since it generally sings at the beginning of the rainy season and mate during that season. Listen to the "Yigüirro" by clicking here.

The nesting season takes place between April and May. During this time, the "Yigüirro" does not sing and lays from two to three eggs. The "Yigüirro" a friendly and peaceful bird, is not afraid of humans, however, it protects its brood. Read more about the Clay-colored Robin here.