Hola de Heredia!
So I have decided..much to my own dismay.. to create a blog. I know, I am NOT a blog person but this is the easiest way to keep everyone updated on my Costa Riccan adventures! My first few days here have been eventful. My host family was incredibly warm and welcoming. My mama tica (house mom) is an amazing cook. I have yet to go hungry and am on the verge of becoming a "gordito". My room is nice and I have a bathroom to myself. However it is still uncomfortable compared to my life in Scottsdale. Sunday my host family took me to see the volcano poas and the peace waterfall. It was so beautiful! It has been alot easier to communicate than I thought it would be. Everyone is so understanding. So far classes have been great. I´ve met alot of students which has helped me feel less isolated. It is nice to know people understand the difficulties you are going through. I am still facing issues of fear. I am not yet familiar with Heredia and its customs which makes it difficult to know what is and is not ok. However I know God is protecting me. Already he has placed people in my life that I know I can trust. Right before I left my mom gave me a piece of paper with Psalm 91 written on it. I´ve been reading it each night and it is just greater reassurance that God has control of my life and is using me for a purpose in this beautiful country! I will try to update this as often as I can..I´ll post pictures soon!
Quierdas!