Week Dos in Costa Rica!
I can hardly believe it. Nicoya is starting to feel more like home each day. Simple tasks such as ordering food, milkshakes, going to the bank or using the internet cafe are becoming easier. My family is still blowing my mind with the amount of food they make me and how delicious it is. I am feeling more comfortable talking to my family and I can definitely see an improvement in my Spanish speaking skills. I still love this place and I have already decided that I am not going to be able to stay away from CR for long.
Megan and I are still settling in with our cooperating teacher and getting to know our students. We will be starting different projects with our first, second, and third graders to help them with vocabulary and other connections. We have been singing a lot of fun songs and learning to speak slowly so our students can understand us clearly. The children at San Abrosio are so willing to learn making my job quite easy. It is so exciting to hear my students say, "Good Morning, Teacher" to me everyday in English. There are improvements and learning experiences taking place daily at San Ambrosio.
This weekend the five of us, Karla and my mom Anna traveled to Playa Samara. We stayed at a beach house right on the water. The was unlike anything I have ever seen before. The water was beautiful and town was fabulous. Although it was quaint, I believe this was the best way to unwind after a busy first week. I am sure there will be more adventures to come!
Another note about why CR is amazing.
Empanadas! Period.