hello :)
On the way to school today I passed the President's House. Costa Rica has their first female president, which is huge step for the country. I also passed banana and mango trees, and had views of the mountains the whole way.
My first day of classes went well, but I placed into a much higher Spanish than I was expecting. That is a little overwhelming, but I can't wait to learn everything. Its a lot of conversational Spanish, which will really help.
One big difference is the amount of sun light. It rises between 5:30 and 6 every morning and sets between 5:30 and 6 every night. Its funny trying to get home before dark when it is dark at 6. Another thing is the bars over all the houses and buildings. The windows are barred as well as the porches and yards all the way to the ceilings. I need two keys to get into my house, but I feel safe walking around during the days. The roads are crazy and pedestrians definitely do not have the right away, but I am learning where all my classmates live and where to eat.
I can't wait to explore more of the country. Love to everyone back home!
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Hey Meg. Glad you made it safe. I look forward to reading about all your experiences. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteHey Meg. Sounds like everything you expected, foreign, exciting and full of new experiences. The housing/security is very common in Central America and even Mexico once removed from the tourism, in El Salvador you would also see razor tape on the walls and lots of security guards with guns... McDonalds, Hospitals, Schools. But I always felt safe. Dad
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