Both bus rides were successful, the entire thing smooth except for the small realizations during each that i had absolutely no way to recognize when i was supposed to get off. luckily things worked out and i found my way from san jose to mastatal. by the time i got here it was already dark and i therefore didn´t recognize much. it was also once again pouring which it seems to do pretty consistently after about 1:30 pm. so far its resulted in a lot of reading because i really can´t understand anything anyone says so any attempted conversation is pointless and for the most part uncomfortable. i had my first spanish lesson today though, and it was fine. unlike most classes I´ve been in i am really eager to learn the subject in this one. when i was here last time i was with american kids and only got to know the costa ricans that spoke english. alone this time, its really pretty bad not being able to say anything. anyhow i found lili, my homestay mom from last time, and she didn´t recognize me at first until marcos asked if she did and then i told her my name and it was like you could see a physical lightbulb switch on in her head as she remembered. the housing is basic, the showers are cold, and the food has been good. mosquitos also aren´t bad in the house. i have yet to find out what everyone here does for entertainment while it rains. my times up, ill write soon.
love gus
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¿Gus, usted no habla español? ¡Seguramente usted broma! In English that loosely translates to we love you! Here's hoping your sense of direction is keen, insights many and adventures memorable. I believe it was Mark Twain who said "The wettest winter I ever spent was summer in Costa Rica!!!
Let me try that again!
I'm so pleased you're getting a chance to do this. Sounds like a great trip already.
I'll email my former neighbor kate who owns an ecofarm somewhere in Costa Rica, with a cc to you...
Can't wait for the next episode.
Hugs,
Kim
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