La Biblioteca

From Wikipedia - What is now considered Monteverde was founded by Quakers from the United States whose pacifist values led them to defy the American draft during the Korean War. The majority of the group hailed from Fairhope, Alabama, and it included people who were not Quakers but pacifists and conscientious objectors. The spokesman of the group was Hubert Mendenhall, a dairyman who had visited Costa Rica in 1949 after joining a farmer's tour. These Quakers and pacifists chose Monteverde for its cool climate, which would facilitate dairy farming, and due to Costa Rica's non-violent, army-free constitution. Mendenhall noted that the soil was fertile and the people were friendly as well. The Quakers stewarded and farmed a large tract of land, which they eventually set aside for conservation. This reserve, which was named the Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde (Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve), has become a major tourist attraction.

 Hannah told us that the Friends School had a library (biblioteca) that was open to the public 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Door is never locked. How cool is that! Today we hiked up the mountain to check the place out.

We waited until Troy the husky left before leaving Hector at the sign. The school even provides a bowl of water and chain for visiting dogs.

 

 How long has it been since you've seen one of these card catalogs?

 Lots of books!

 Quite a large library for such a small school.

 Easy check out system!

 That's the school on the left and library on the right. Lots of children making lots of noise. Sounded like a fun place!

 The trail back home.