Saying See You Later, Rather than Goodbye

The one thing that sucks about meeting all these wonderful people and getting to know them is the inevitable goodbye. Even though I haven't been here all that long, I've had to say many goodbyes. I've made many friendships in the short two weeks I've been at the Centre. Most of them have come and gone, but now it's my turn to say the goodbyes. 

Tomorrow I continue on with my own adventure and head to Manuel Antonio. I leave with a see you later attitude, though. The 12 or so people I became very close to during my time here will be seen again. They are all a plane ride away and it gives me a new adventure any time I go to meet them. 

Sarita is going to be hard to leave. I cherish her passion and dedication to this life. She's a sweet woman and I hope to come back here in the future and have the chance to see her again. 

The animals. Oh my goodness am I going to miss these precious animals. Some more than others, especially the ones that have taken parts of my heart. Berth, I'm going to miss making noises with him and him holding my hand. Nela, and her belly rubs and smelling like burnt banana bread. Itchy, feeding her papaya, knowing it's her favorite. Stevie Wonder and Rachel, feeding them twice a day and getting all the veggie juice all over me. Okay, maybe I won't miss that part. Jay, that spunky little boy, chasing me around the cage while cleaning and being one of the biggest sweethearts. Violeto, watching him get stronger and seeing his wounds heal quite a bit. Feluco, even though he is a spoiled little guy, he's a great cuddler and sun bather. The baby marmosets, Ava and Wall-E, watching them gain so much by climbing up and down their jungle gym. Lagom, oh Lagom, our walks and hanging in tress and long bird chats. Tequila, such a sweet puppy who loves humans even though he never had them before. And Blacky, boy am I gonna miss that dog. From hanging out in my bathroom stall to following me spring when Sarita isn't here, to cuddling with me in a hammock. He's a great pup and I wish I could bring him home with me. Even though I didn't name every animal I interacted with, they all have touched my heart in some way. I hope the ones that are to be released get released. I hope the ones that are hurt get better. And the non releasable ones have a good life. 

I'm excited go start the next phase of my trip tomorrow and especially excited to have Christie, TJ and Seb join me in Manuel Antonio. Tonight we are going to celebrate my last night here by going to town. It'll be fun to spend the evening with all of the friends I have left here at the Centre. 

Love, 

Moving on to new adventures