Ola! From Costa Rica av e really enjoyed my time here so far. The Costa Ricans (Tico’s) hav e been really nice and welcoming. The language barrier hasn’t really been too big of an issue because there is always an English speaking Tico by your side ready to Translate for you. Even a lot of the Children speak English.
The past two days I hav e spent mostly painting but also repairing a shed that will store chemicals and paint. It has been A LOT of painting but we finally completed it! Other interns hav e been building a wood shed and doing programming as well as other odd jobs.
After my day of Maintenance I usually hav e a shower. The showers here are quite different. They are called Widow makers (not sure why …but they are) and they heat the water by running electrical wires right to the shower head. It was a scary thought at first but actually works quite well.
In the evenings I spend my time singing songs with the kids at Sunset (an activity a little bit like camp fire but just while you watch the sun set), and also playing wide games. I love playing with the kids at night …it is a good way to end the day. I cannot wait until next week when I get to do programming and hang out with the kids the whole time.
You can always count on one thing here in Costa Rica ….you will eat rice and beans for nearly every meal, even breakfast, along with a side dish of some sort of meat or coleslaw. It is VERY Delicious despite the lack of variety!
It has been very windy the past couple of days. In fact 4 trees hav e blown over. Also it has been raining or lightly misting which keeps you cool in the hot sun. Cool enough to put pants and maybe a sweater on. Many of us interns are beginning to get sunburned, but who cares we are livin’ life in Costa Rica
Overall I am hav ing a lot of fun meeting new people and enjoy typical camp life!
Until Next time,
Rebecca (aka Stanley
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