HOLAAA!!!
I made it on time and safe! I just cannot believe I am here... It has been the most surreal days of my life. When we landed in Costa Rica, our families were waiting with our names on signs for us. Then we took a bus to our homes. Only my mom and brother came to pick me up. When I got home, my dad was sitting on the couch. So far, he is my favorite. He is so nice and speaks slowly and always reminds me to tell him when I do not understand him. He rides motorcycles for fun and has a bunch of birds and fish. I feel like my mom has been frustrated with me...and I feel terrible. I get up and breakfast is made for me. Then I can NEVER finish what she gives me. Then she makes my lunch and dinner. She always tells me I do not eat enough, but she gives me SO MUCH. I hope she likes me. My brother is very nice. He is always making sure everything is going well. My sister is kinda MIA. Shes never home, but the computer is in her room, so I have a feeling I will be her best friend.
Schoool is nuts. The teachers speak so quickly and we already have lots to do. But, I can already tell that I am getting better. Yesterday we went to In Bio which is a museum about biodiversity. It was really neat because they had tons of different wildlife. We saw lots of cool trees, bugs, birds, sloths, and my personal favorite, butterflies. They had the coolest butterfly house. Lots of them kept landing on me and everyone making me stop so they could take pictures.
This weekend we go to San Carlos. Vera said that we can go zipling and horseback riding. We are going to see Arenal Volcano too. Afterwards, I am positive that I will have some cool pictures to put up.
I miss you all so much. I cannot wait until I hear from you. Wish me luck! Love you!
No Costa Rican mother will EVER think you're eating enough. Even after mine told me I gained a few pounds (in a nice way) she still made me eat more because I was "too skinny". HA!
ReplyDeleteI liked InBio too! It's cool because it shows you a snippet of everything they have in CR.
Who are your teachers?? Yeah, they talk fast, but like you said, you are adjusting already! By the end of the summer, you'll be understanding it all.
OOOH, this weekend is one of my favorite trips. You might also get to sit in these hot springs things at the hotel, and they are AWESOME! Hope you get to see the volcano doing something cool!
I am proud of you beyond words cole. You are growing so much, this adventure is something you will remember forever. What can I be praying for you for? I love you and miss you and can't wait to hear all about it. Don't worry about your mom, she's probably just adjusting, and she is just wanting to make sure that you are comfortable. Be calm and cool around her and show her some love, you'll probably get some back. xoxo -al