I have arrived in Costa Rica! I can’t believe I am finally here! One of my goals in coming here is to become proficient, or close to, in Spanish. However, when we got off the plane in San Salvador I was still have dozed from the sleeping pill I took before getting on the plane, and then only sleeping for 5 hours. I wasn’t even feeling up to speaking in English, and especially not mentally awake enough to speak in Spanish. Then, as we are waiting in line to order coffee my sister says, “you order the food.” I froze. I got nervous and could barely remember a single word in Spanish. I began to order in Spanish and finished by saying “please” (in english!)… I don’t know why I couldn’t just say “por favor.” It is clear that the Ticos feel much more comfortable speaking in Spanish, however, they are willing to speak English to the best of the ability for the tourists. However, I hope that I will be the one willing to speak Spanish. I know I need to push myself more, so I am using some Spanish here and there, but basically speaking in Spanglish. Well, I guess it’s a start… hopefully I will warm up to it before moving in to my home-stay… after all, I have only been here for 2 hours or so!
Our hotel is great… we got an upgrade and it is nice and big… there is plenty of room for our 5 huge luggages, which we weren’t expecting at all! For the next four days, my sister (Deanna), her boyfriend (Joel) and I will be playing tourist and going on a variety of tours. I hope to update after each day, as we will be seeing some exciting sites… and hopefully taking lots of pictures!
Nadia you made a phone call from Costa Frica!!! YES!!!! Soon soon…. I can’t wait hahaha. So many feelings!