Beach or Nah?
We had planned to go to Jacó with Tany today, but she got back pretty late last night (this morning). She messaged us saying that she'd...
Exploring El Mercado Viejo
When we went on the city tour of Heredia, we got to El Mercado Viejo or The Old Market. I knew that I wanted to go back there sometime to...
First Night Going Out
This Friday kicks off what is our first free weekend in Costa Rica. There are a bunch of SOLmates going to Jacó Beach, but I'm ready for...
Puppies! And Kitties!
Today we got to volunteer for a couple of hours at an animal shelter in San Rafael (about 20 minutes from Heredia), and after getting...
VOLEIBOL. SÍ POR POR FAVOR.
(VOLLEYBALL. YES PLEASE.) There's a volleyball club that meets every Wednesday at 3! It's been mostly SOLmates that go, and there's awide...
Forecast: An Overwhelming Amount of Homework
We have 2 presentations this week: an individual and one done in a group. I'm never excited for presentations in English, and now I have...
A Trip to the Clinic. Yay.
Okay, so while we were at Punta Mona, I thought that my being sick was pretty routine. In the fall and spring, I normally have a sore...
Punta Mona: An Unexpected Journey
Day Three of Punta Mona. I want a shower, I want clean clothes, and I'm ready to go back to Mama Tica's house. As of Saturday night, the...
Punta Mona: Choose Your Own "Adventure"
Waking up at 5am seems to have become a trend, even when I'm not feeling sick. Even though it's not my favorite thing, I have to occupy...
Punta Mona: A Rough Start
Today we didn't have class so that we could take time to travel to the province of Limón in the eastern coast of Costa Rica. We headed to...