Well our plane has landed and everyone in our group made it here safe! The morning started off at 3:00 AM trying to get to the airport with the lovely storm in Lafayette. Thanks to my lovely mother for picking me up and bringing me and Peyton to the airport it was a lot less stressful! Of course I couldn't leave Lafayette without making a scene! After weighing my check in bag I put it off the scale and started bringing it to drop off. Well the 50 pound luggage bag decided not to move when I started walking and to no surprise I completely feel over my luggage and landed on the floor. But I just smiled even though I know that bruise on my left leg will be such a pretty sight tomorrow!
While on the plane to Atlanta I sat next to a man that has traveled to Costa Rica and told me how beautiful the scenery is. We talked about Hawaii and how his favorite island is Kauai. Since Kauai is the only island I have ever visited I told him me too. He described Costa Rica like Hawaii just a lot more humid. This got me very excited about the trip and the amazing experience I am about to enjoy.
After landing in Costa Rica I had the lovely experience of going through Customs. The guy that checked me in must have been having a bad day or really just doesn't like his job! He wasn't too thrilled I couldn't speak Spanish and must have not liked my hat very much. haha oh well!
Fernando and Gabby the Costa Ricans that will be guiding us through our trip our two absolutely sweet people! They are very helpful and answered all of our questions, no matter how silly they were. On the bus ride to our hotel I must say I was shocked on the way bars cover many business doors and windows. The way the city is set up does make me feel that I am in a different country. The mountains are breathe taking and our view from our room is beautiful! Cannot wait for tomorrow! Below are just a few pictures, tomorrow I will take much more.
Hola! The count down for Costa Rica is almost at an end because I leave bright and early tomorrow morning! Since November I have been waiting for this day to come so I can go on my first Study Abroad trip! How can this trip be anymore perfect? Our itinerary includes, white water rafting, chocolate factory tour, coffee plant tour, capital city tour, Salsa dancing, and much more! I also cannot wait to learn about the unique country and its sustainable development. For days I have had my suitcase open, throwing outfits in it here and there but today was officially packing day! After getting my hair done and running what seems like a million errands in the pouring rain I am now packed. Well....Almost! Still have to do a double (knowing me a triple) check to make sure everything is packed. Nerves are setting in and I think I have contacted my roommate Alex 10 times today. I'm excited to get to know the 15 other UL Lafayette students on our trip and cannot wait for the people back home to start enjoying all of the picture posting I am about to start doing! I expect to gain so much from this trip and words cannot express my excitement! Just a fun fact on Costa Rica: Costa Ricans refer to themselves as Ticos (males) or Ticas (females). This Tica is ready to board the plane! See you when I get back Louisiana!
