1978: Jonathan N. Mechlin served in costa rica in Cartago beginning in 1978



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Jonathan N. Mechlin can be contacted at jonmechlinacomcastdnet

Country of Service: costa rica

Training Group: Appropriate Technology

Cities you served in: Cartago

Arrival Year: 78

Departure Year: 80

Work Description:

Teaching/extension in Forest Products Development

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work Description:

n/a

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

I live in rural Massachusetts. I hav e 4 childen 13-23 and run a construction business.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

The very best. I met my wife there.

Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:

Any one from 78-80 who wants to catch up on old and new stuff.

Any message for returned volunteers?:

Visit Costa Rica quick but dont go to any beach you used to visit if you havent been back. You'll be bummed. Manuel antonio-gone, Puerto Viejo-gone playa Coyote or Potrero-gone. But there are still lots left!

Originally posted: August 30, 2005

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