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peace corps

‘There are hidden gems you’ll never see if you stay on the highway’

By Katherine Stanley Obando
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Community
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07/11/2022

A Zoom chat with Dakota Bishop reminded me instantly of so many of the reasons I’ve become a stalwart fan of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers over the years. It’s their deep commitment to service; their insightful perspective on rural Costa Rica; and the depth of their affection the country, which often results in continuing personal […]

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