Hey, everyone! Sorry it's taken so long to get some real info to you - I'm technologically challenged so give me a break.
Well, I'm in Costa Rica at language school struggling to learn spanish. I will be in school for one trimester then will head on to Uruguay at the end of April. The IMB has taken mercy on me and also hired a tutor twice a week to help with my language learning attempts. I also got myself put on the school's student council as the sports director which means on top of 4 1/2 hours of school each day plus homework, tutor twice a week, IMB mentor meeting every other week; I now have student council meetings and have to be around the school some evenings to open the gym for the adults to play volleyball and basketball. Why do I do this to myself ;)
It's not all torture though. With temperatures in the upper 70's and low 80's, beautiful scenery - San Jose is about 3500 feet of elevation - and wonderful people to get to know, it's hard to be able to complain.
There's also lots of fun - try taking a bus somewhere and everyone only speaks spanish so you don't really have a clue as to where you're going - lots of fun - but a good way to see San Jose! Okay, we do have some real fun. The spanish school plans outings once a month - this past weekend we toured a coffee plantation, got to drink tons of good coffee then we went to a volcano - Volcano Poas. This picture is from the trail on top of the volcano at about 8500 ft elevation - have no idea what it is (I'm still alive so it's not deadly) but it's one big leaf. The foliage and fona were absolutely beautiful.
So that's the latest on me. I hope and pray each of you are doing well. I'll try to be better at posting updates.
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WooHoo! Good job, Rhonda! My spanish is so rusty I doubt I could understand you, but just for kicks send me an email in Spanish if you get a chance.
Karen B.
BloomingGranny said...
February 5, 2008 at 4:39 PM
Wow!You are a busy person. Wish you the best. The Lord is with you.
Unknown said...
February 11, 2008 at 2:26 AM
Hello there, my long lost neighbor-across-the-way! I'm finally checking out your blog... pretty neat! I must admit I'm jeaous you are in beautiful Costa Rica right now- good weather, volcanoes, cool plants/flowers/bugs/animals. I hope you are enjoying every minute! Of course, you are there for school, but you can always practice while you tour the country! :) Don't miss Volcano Arenal... its so neat. Have you visted lots of rain forests? Seen/heard any monkeys? Oh, how I wish I were there! Keep us posted on your adventures. I miss you, bud! love ya.
Jill said...
March 18, 2008 at 9:09 PM