It started out as a hectic morning, my connecting flight in Charlotte was cutting it a little close and I just kept thinking I wasn't going to have enough time to make it! Luckily I made it and with a few minutes to spare! Thanks to my dad for the first class tickets! On the flight to Costa Rica the guy sitting next to me was really nice. We talked a lot of the time, he flies down here almost every week for work! He was really helpful too. Once we landed in Costa Rica he helped me through immigration and waited for me to find my bag and we went through customs together. After customs it was a mad house of people trying to get taxis finding their name on signs, etc. The man from my flight made sure I found the representative from CRLA before he left me. He made it way less stressful for me, which was great! Once I found the representative we headed to the car, it was me and one other guy who was from Japan. The car ride was definitely eventful! People here are far crazier drivers then they are in the states (if you can even imagine that!). It was a fairly scenic drive but we couldn't see much past the city because of all the fog.
After a half hour or so I finally arrived at my host families house! I was greeted by their maid and one of their daughters Jessica, who actually works right next store at a physical therapies office. I was immediately immersed into trying to speak Spanish because they do not speak much English at all. I came to realize I am very rusty on my Spanish! I am hoping to catch on soon. There are already several phrases and words that have come back to me.
I was shown around the house and the room I will be staying in and was then introduced to another girl who is also doing a study abroad program. Her name is Denise and she is from Germany. Her English is fairly good so she has helped translate for me this evening. Daisy who is the host mother made an amazing dinner for Denise and I. It was fish with rice and a type of potatoes and sweet bananas. So tasty! I don't think I will have any problem enjoying the food here! :) Right before we sat down for dinner a huge storm rolled over with tons of rain and thunder and lightning, it was so much we even lost power for a few minutes, the storm lasted just about two hours. We are definitely in the rainy season that's for sure!
A lot has happened and it's only day one! Tomorrow I head to the university with Daisy to do my orientation and figure things out with my placement. I'm looking forward to it. I already have a potential traveling partner, Denise! I am looking forward to the rest of this trip! Will keep you updated as much as possible!
Love,
The Spanish Learner
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