From Costa Rica to Yale

Had an amazing few days in Costa Rica last week, and back now at Yale, New Haven. The blossoms have gone and the tree-line streets are lush and green. The bicycle path I ride each day stretches for a hundred miles, through extra-ordinary countryside, and many different kinds of suburbs. Costa Rica was beautiful – I could see myself living there, for sure. The highlight was visiting the Earth Charter Institute at the University of Peace – so similar to the Sustainability Institute. Moves already afoot to work closer with them. Also nice discussions with United Nations Environment rep about getting our time involved in a new national planning initiative for the Caribbean island of Guyana.