My adventure began two days ago now where my group (Partners of the Americas) arrived in the capital of Costa Rica-San Jose. We took a bus to a far away jungle bungalow, as you may call it, where we then stayed the night. Costa Rica is basically one big tropical jungle! That is when it hit me that Im actually going to be here for TWO MONTHS!!! The day after, my host family picked me up where we then went to an incredible restaurant with cultural food--beans, meat, strawberry milkshakes..so good.
People here do speak Spanish quite fast but my very kind family understands that I can only understand so much. I have a very nice host sister who is 16. Today I went to her private school where there were tons of kids every where. Sometimes it was so loud you could barely hear the teacher. It was also very interesting to see how they learn. Instead of the students moving from class to class, the teachers are, and they teach all levels in that subject for all classes. Interesante!
More adventures to come! I just played the guitar with my host sister. I taught her a few chords and now we are playing worship songs together!! Pura vida! (pure life as they say in Costa Rica). ¡¡Hasta luego!!
Serena! Mi amiga fantastica! What an experience, I am so happy that you have gotten this chance and that you're taking the full advantage of it. Kepp on noticing the cultural differences, try to understand why it is that way and learn as much Spanish as you possiby can. Learn from your mistakes, be glad of your improvments and know that God is with every step you take.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you. Love from your Swedish sister, Hulda :)