This first week in Costa Rica has been so full of new experiences. On Wednesday I visited the school and met my host family. My family is very welcoming and although they speak very little English we find ways to communicate, often times through elaborate hand gestures and laughter.
The school I am teaching is San Ambrosio private catholic school. I teach the 7th, 10th and 11th grades. There is only one class for each grade and each of the students knows a different level of English. Some students are close to being fluent while others have no previous knowledge. I am enjoying my time in the classes and am constantly trying to find ways to teach English, while only speaking English.
My days here consist of teaching, exploring downtown Nicoya, traveling by bus to nearby beaches and slowly increasing my Spanish vocabulary. Now I am on to my second full week in Costa Rica, where life is Pura Vida.