My final week at San Ambrosio was a mix of emotions. We had many breaks this week as the students were being tested for the quarter (This was their only test for the entire quarter.) and the end of the week came rather quickly. We didn't really remind our students that this would be our last week and so Friday was almost a shock to them. We were overcrowded with hugs, especially in third grade where the students literally blocked the doorway and would not allow us to leave! We gave out our email and mailing addresses and promised never to forget our students in Costa Rica.
I know I will never forget them or the experience I have had. I have learned so much about Costa Rican culture and more importantly their school system. I will take these experiences with me to future classrooms and hope to influence and enrich the lives of other children by broading their horizons. I cannot believe my time at the school has ended and as I walked down the road towards my home for the final time I couldn't help but wonder if I would ever see it again.
Our last day at San Ambrosio
At the top of the mountain!
A view of the city of Nicoya