This week was the first week back to school from Holy Week of vacationing around Costa Rica. Tuesday was Megan's birthday and we made her a cake! All of us student teachers were invited over to her house to have dinner with her family, which was a really neat experience with some amazing food! Her host sister is an amazing cook. Megan's host family also bought her a cake and lit candles that were in the numbers of 22! It was really neat to see how her family members have enjoyed having her visiting in their home.
Since Wednesday is our half day, we decided to check out the pool in town. It is this gorgeous dark blue pool. Although the water was not cold, by any means, it was still refreshing on one of the hottest days in Nicoya this year. Apparently, on Wednesday the sun was directly over Costa Rica; therefore, it was literally the hottest place in the world. Kinda weird!
Thursday was the first time we had been at school and were able to see the students switch classess for their electives. It was really neat because the students were able to choose which room they wanted to be in. There was a dance room. board games room, drama room, band room, Guitar room, etc. All students were able to choose, including the little first graders! I thought that it was really neat because the students had freedom to choose. Plus, this included the school,not just the upper grades like me most normally see in the U.S. It was really neat!
This past weekend was spent in Cañas, a town north of Nicoya. All of us went with one of the English teachers named Harold. We stayed in a fire station where he volunteers, and we were able to visit numerous schools to see how they operate, and, as well, to discuss how English is being taught. I was really glad to be able to do this because I see the needs of San Ambrosia far more clearly. I can now see more clearly how we might contribute to the English curriculum at San Ambrosio. The weekend was not ALL spent in a classroom. We went out on Friday night, and we all learned how to Salsa dance and do the Merengue. This was one of the most fun experiences that I have had yet! I never thought I would be able to do the dances, but as it turns out I can!
We came back on Saturday night, and today was spent lounging at Samara Beach. I have such a tough life! We only have two and a half more weeks here in Costa Rica, which is a little weird to think about because I feel as if we just got here! Time flies when you are having an amazing time!
