I am So Incredibly Lucky
Since writing that last post of all the things I'm going to miss, I thought of the first full day here, during orientation. Our director...
Juan Santamaría: National Hero
I totally forgot to mention this, but on April 11 (a Monday), we didn't have class. We had a holiday, and it was for Juan Santamaría, a...
Things I'm Going to Miss
*In no particular order: 1. My Tica Family (which includes Abuelita and all of my tíos and tías) 2. Walking with Oso in the morning to...
Back to Heredia
To get back home, we again split up into two groups. Since the two options for us to come back were either 5:30 am or 1pm, the group was...
Horseback Riding and Beachside Sunsets
As per usual, I woke up about two hours before any of my friends. I get up and get ready so that when the others are wanting to use the...
One Last Hurrah
Today is the start of our last full weekend here. Taking advantage of our long weekend (we don't have class on Fridays during this...
Going to the Movie Theater
Tonight I'm going to the movies with a couple of other SOLmates. We're going to see The Jungle Book (El Libro de la Selva in Spanish)....
Am I Ready to Go Home?
Yes I'm ready for grilled cheese (I miss it a whole lot) I'm ready for a break from school I'm ready to go back to work (believe it or...
Baking Class!
Today after lunch we're going to another Familia Tica's house (coincidentally our next door neighbor) to do some traditional baking. We...
Things I Don't Like
1. Noticing all of the "lasts" of the semester. 2. Thinking about packing. 3. Thinking about saying goodbye to Jorge and Ali 4. Preparing...