Mi Casa es Su Casa

Well, I made it to San Jose today! Dad and I arrived at the airport and were met by a very nice lady who didn't speak much english, but she was very helpful. We got picked up by a woman named Ingrid and she took me to the main office building. It was a beautiful facility, extremely clean, and we were met by a nice, perky girl from Alabama. She showed us around the facility and we quickly left to head over to my host family.

We dropped dad off at a nice hotel that's pretty close to the facility and then Ingrid took me to my host family. We arrived at a large house and I was met by my host mother Ivannia. She greeted me with hugs, and though she couldn't speak much english, she could understand pretty well. She was very sweet and showed me to my room. We walked past several bedrooms that had sets of bunk beds. We went outside and got to my room, which was it's own separate unit.

There are two bunk beds in here and a bathroom. I got settled and met my host dad, Diego, and a couple other people who are staying here. DeeDee speaks english and is from a small island (I can't remember which one, but it's not in the United States). Ivannia made me a simple meal for lunch, eggs and hot dogs, toast, and a glazed bread thing. It was very simple but very good.

I went in my room and took it easy, uploaded photos, etc. Diego and Ivannia came in to tell me they were going out to their mother's house and the supermarket and that I should make myself at home. Everyone was very kind. Some other people who are staying here had been at the beach for a few days and they also arrived back home. Everyone was very friendly and I was exhausted so I took a two hour nap.

After a while, Diego and Ivannia got back from the market and started cooking dinner. I really like Diego. He's very animated and speaks pretty good english. We watched the big Costa Rica vs Honduras soccer game together and that was a lot of fun. Dinner was delicious: beans, some sort of potato, salad, and a rice dish with peppers and ham. After that, a few other girls arrived back home who were also at the beach. They are staying in my room and they are super nice, from Virginia, and have made me feel very comfortable.

And about an hour ago, one final girl arrived and she is sleeping in my top bunk. Overall, an uneventful day, while also very relaxing. Tomorrow the real work begins. Orientation, I see my site, potentially salsa dancing lessons, it's all very exciting. I am happy I had a quiet day to adjust to a new place. I'm excited to see what's next!