Incase you were curious

I promised to post stuff from Costa Rica as soon as I got the pictures. Well the pictures took a while so I'll put a few things up.

I went to Costa Rica for the first 10 days with school and did a tour to Tortuguero, Sarapiqui, Arenal Volcano, and San Jose. It gave me the whole "nature" end of the course and we saw some pretty amazing things. Costa Rica is unbelievable with their incredible amount of biodiversity. If you ever want to plan a trip- let me know because I've been just about everywhere in that country and I could help you out!

We went to a pineapple plantation and they let me "harvest" a pineapple. It was deeeeeeeeeeeelicious! This was one of the most entertaining parts of the school trip. I loved it!

Yep that's a volcano. Arenal volcano. One night we saw it glowing- it was incredible and terrifying at the same time. We also spent time in the hot springs which was really cool.

Due to some unforeseen circumstances, I ended up having to develop a plan B on my trip and I back packed for a week with 2 people that I had met from the trip. I have made few better decisions in my life. I had such an incredible time that I'll never forget. We started out by spending the day in San Jose checking out down town. You can buy pigeon food and the pigeons are friendly. And heavy.

While in San Jose I got to eat at the restaurant that we ate at all the time when I went to Costa Rica the first time I went- AND I got to visit my house mother. I told her I would come back! The entire experience in San Jose was very surreal because everything was the same. I changed as a person after the first time I went to Costa Rica and I'll always cherish that memory.

We had to hike FOREVER to get to this waterfall and the picture doesn't do it justice at all. This day was one of the best days of my life. This is in Montezuma. A town I think the 3 of us will never forget. We found out that this water fall had 3 tiers and we climbed up to the top of it so we could see the other 2 tiers. It was a very dangerous and physically demanding hike, but it was incredible and I was so proud of myself for doing it (and I didn't complain!).

What's the point of a good hike with out a good jump?

When I booked the trip I was determined to go surfing. I had done it a couple of times before and fell in love with it. We took a lesson and it was worth every penny.

Getting up on the board....

And I am up and obviously shocked at my victory! I got up a lot of times that day and it was incredible (and a work out!)

I am leaving so much out (that's what journals are for). This was such an incredible trip that I'll never forget. The Lord works in wonderful ways and took a situation that made me nervous and concerned and turned it into the opportunity of a life time.

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