The Penguin Room

I arrived after dark last night, but what a whirlwind of emotions on the journey to the sanctuary. Getting off the airplane and going through customs, I had flashbacks of the last time I was here. Too bad I didn't have the same guy helping me get through it, but I'm a pro now right?! So thankful to find my ride rather quickly and it only took about 40 minutes from the airport to get here. Nothing to see because of the sun fading quickly, but I was able to recognize several things in San Jose before we headed out of town. 

When I arrived at the sanctuary everyone was so warm and inviting. There are people staying from all over the world. Victoria, one of the ladies that seems to run things, showed me around as much as she could and brought me to my room, The Penguin Room. It is named the penguin room for the fact that there are two large penguins painted on the door. There are 4 others staying in my room. We have bunk beds and mosquito nets. 

I forgot how loud it can be, especially in the morning when you know, average people are sleeping. But, since I'm at a wildlife sanctuary and animals don't care so much about humans sleep, they started howling and screeching about 5 in the morning. Lucky for me, I didn't have to get up until 7. (Please sense the sarcasm) Oh well, I knew I was going to have early mornings while I'm here. 

Breakfast was at 7 and then morning duties were distributed about 8 am. Because I'm new, I can't touch the animals for 48 hours so they had me over at their new sanctuary during the morning. This place is way bigger and will be a lot nicer for the animals. While we were over there we just helped to clean it up and I painted a couple signs for different areas. 

After lunch was over, we all headed back to the main sanctuary and were given our afternoon chores. I was able to assist in cleaning the sloths cages out. I wasn't allowed in them, but I was right outside helping with buckets of water and different things. It's definitely a 2 person job. Let me tell you though, there are some baby sloths and they are the cutest thing EVER! :) cannot wait to get in their and be close to them. 

In the later afternoon it's our downtime, which is good because it's pouring. Which it usually does this time of day, anyway. Perfect time to lay in a hammock and read a book while listening to the rain hit the tin roof. 

This evening, after dinner, there is a group of us going to into town. Should be fun getting to know all the people staying here. 

Love from the girl who needs a cold shower and has dirt for days already caked to her.