Arenal, etc.

Hey all! Sorry I didn't get a chance to post for a while. The end of last week was pretty busy, then I had a weekend excursion, and then no internet when I got home Sunday :(
I went out last week and realized that NEVER AGAIN will I sit in the front seat of a taxi driving in Costa Rica. That sh*t is SCARY! But I survived yet another taxi ride, only to realize I miss my car. I saw a movie and found out that movie theaters here get packed way more frequently than ours. FYI, Couples Retreat is way funnier than you probably think it is, check it out! Also, Wednesdays here are two for one movie nights- a ticket only costs $2! How crazy!

This weekend we took a trip to Arenal Volcano, but never really got a chance to see the volcano through all the cloud covers, que lastima. However, I did get to see a waterfall, adventure in its river and currents, swim in hot springs, and even order a drink from a wet bar in a sauna temperature pool! It turned out to be a nice, relaxing weekend, with the exception of the first drama of the trip. Hopefully, that can be avoided from here on out. We did get to go out to a dance club, first time here for me, and got to dance with some natives, which was pretty fun!

Since I got back, its back to the normal grind of school. Strangely enough, I think I find solace in having a regular class schedule- its something like home, and makes it easier for me.

In terms of the trip, I've taken to looking at it from a different perspective- while it seems like I am here for a long time, I'm realizing that in the big picture, this is no time at all, so I need to enjoy it and immerse myself in it while I can :)

Check out my shutterfly for pictures!