Its about time

Its about time I start a blog, with all the traveling I do. This is for you, my friends and family, and for this time abroad, Im required to keep a journal, and to be honest, I havent been keeping up well enough when I just write at home. Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries I have been to, the people are incredibly friendly, and I live with this amazing family, who likes me despite the fact that the first day I showed up I couldnt speak a lick of spanish. Thats improving I swear. I dont think I ever studied this much in the states as I have here. Most of my classes are amazing, I have a wonderful spanish teacher all to myself (yes im in the special class) and my environmental classes are extremely interesting. My poverty and human development class... well lets just say im not too happy about that one... but dont worry, Im sure ill have stories soon.

This past weekend I was in Arenal, thats where one of the volcanoes is, but the weather wasnt very good for seeing it so we spent the day in the hot springs instead. May I just say a day in hot springs is one of the most amazing and relaxing things one could ever do for themselves. Were def. planning on returning. Then some Tico friends of ours came and picked us up and took us to a fiesta nearby, where we camped out, drank, and I obnoxiously tried to practice my spanish. I think I get an A for effort... I hope. There was this awesome pool there that instead of being clorinated, it was constantly fed by a fresh spring, so if nobody swam in it for a while, supposedly it was fine to drink. Intriguing right? Also there was a mini lake with a crocodile in it, which i was paid ten dollars to jump in, go under water, and hop back out. Technically a Caymen actually, but I of course, having spent to much money on this trip already, was like okay! and hopped in. Actually Hunter and Katy still owe me. Hmmm.... currently in the works, planning a trip to Panama for Carnival. Basically Latin Americas Mardi Gras... Sadly we wont be able to be there for Tuesday which is when it gets really insane, but the whole weekend is supposed to be nuts. Ill keep you updated.