This week has been the most chaotic, but rewarding week of this trip. I was able to take lots of pictures with my two classes because they were not doing a lot in class. We took lots of class pictures outside and the kids really seemed to enjoy being photographed! My cooperating teacher also put together a picnic for me and both of my classes came together for the picnic. The children were very well behaved and really seemed to enjoy being outside of the classroom.
As the week went on, everything continued on the same schedule as normal! The swine flu was continually getting worse and it was all that was on the news. On Thursday we got news that there was a possible case in Nicoya and the person was being checked out in the Hospital. It was a very chaotic day with figuring out what would be the best option for us girls. After much debate, three of us decided to head back to the US as a precaution because we were unsure about the cases popping up all over Costa Rica, as well as how the airlines were going to be dealing with planes coming into the US.
After telling my family that I was leaving, it was a very emotional night. I spent a lot of time with my host brother and just relaxed with them. I also went into town to say goodbye to Andrea and Harold, the two teachers that were close to us at the school. I really miss my family down in Costa Rica, but I am glad to be back in the US. It was the most amazing experience and I will continue to keep in touch with my CR family in the future!
