Quakers in Costa Rica

In the 1950s, when there was still a draft forcing many young men into military service, a group of Quakers, mostly from Alabama, decided their religious commitment to nonviolence forced them to leave the US rather than bear arms. They moved to Costa Rica in Central America, and helped that country preserve and develop its forests-so much so it is now among the world’s most popular destinations for eco-tourists. Correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from the Quaker community in Monteverde, Costa Rica.
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[@hugoviquez2774]

Estuve en Monteverde y pude compartir con ellos , realmente de siente muchs paz en ese lugar , y ed como estar en una practica de meditación transcendental. Realmente viven como dicen. Bendiciones s todos en especial s Benito Guindon

[@shivaschimera6101]

Say no to slavery through drafts.

[@williamdietz4197]

Lovely story. I visited in the late 1970s and stayed for a few nights with a host family. I still remember the beauty of the rain forest and the wonderful cheese we had for every meal, even breakfast (served with tea).

[@frogfaceization]

What a great way of life , I wish I could join .

[@avmusicacademy353]

Fascinating. Thanks for sharing.

[@oscarescobar8565]

yo vivi en la casa de estos señores.

[@Nath_CM]

I'm costarican and I didn't know about this. Its It's very interesting