Time is coming to an end here! I had my last full week of school. Well we did not have school on Friday because it is Guanacasta`s Labor Day! So on Friday everything in town was closed. No one worked which was nice to see. Though this meant that we could not travel because the buses were not running. However, it was a great day just to spend with my family before I leave.
So the Swine Flu is a crazy thing that is happening but Costa Rica seems to live without worry. Pura Vida!! I love this... no worries, no stress = the good life!
San Ambrosio is still great and I love going there everyday. It is very easy to get up in the mornings because I cannot wait to see what is going to happen next at our school. We get along great with the staff and they are all starting to realize our time is coming to an end. My first and second grade class worked together to prepare a picnic for me and brought me presents. They all brought me something whether it be a card or souvenir. The main teachers made lunch, which was Arroz con Pollo or also known as ACP! We did this on Thursday because my cooperating teacher is getting married on Saturday and then leaving for her Honeymoon!! So I already had to say my first goodbye. On Monday though the school is planning something secret for us Student Teachers and will not tell us anything! We all have taken guesses but we can´t wait to see what happens.
On Saturday my family took Kirbi and me to Santiago´s parents farm and I had the best time there. They have chickens, ducks, roosters, cows, horses, mangos (3 kinds), papaya, sweet lemons, avocados, pineapples, tamarindos, plantains, bananas, and I am sure I left something out. Santiago´s whole family went, which was fun because they are very sweet and fun to talk to. It was his mom´s birthday the night before so we all had a birthday dinner and had a nice time. There was only one rule... no English!! So my gift to her was to only speak Spanish. This was great because I was able to really practice what I have learned here in 5 weeks. I am having the time of my life and I cannot believe it is time to start saying goodbye. Hopefully, these next couple of days will not be too sad!
