I had an exciting morning here in Monteverde. We went on a zipline tour of the canopy of the cloud forest, which means we were above the trees. O.K., I know my family is amazed that I did this since I'm not much of a thrill seeker. It was so much fun! Riding on chairlifts in the mountains of Colorado was good preparation.
The other experience that has prepared me for life in Costa Rica would be spending time at our family cottage on Crystal Lake. Many of my colleagues here are complaining about the bugs in their houses but so far the cottage has more bugs in it than any place I've been here. They say Playa Flamingo is bugier though and I'll be there next week.
I didn't take my ipad with me on the zipline so I can post any pictures of it now but friends took videos and photos so I have proof!
We were already a very close group of people before the zipline tour, but that was definitely a team-building experience.
Below is a picture of me in a beautiful orchid garden that I toured after having an Agua Dulce Con Leche (My new favorite drink - sugar cane, water and milk) in the Orchid Cafe.
I'm also posting a photo of my host family here in Monteverde and a photo of me standing in front of a fountain at the school where I'm learning Spanish. Pretty nice looking school huh? When I'm sitting in class I watch the hummingbirds outside the window!
I can't get over how much you are doing, learning, seeing in your short time there. The pictures are great - thanks for taking time away from your studies (and hummingbird gazing) to make posts.
ReplyDeleteHi Joanie,
DeleteYou are a good blogger! Can you also toca la guitara? I was in a hummingbird garden today and will post some photos. Next week I'll be in Playa Flamingo and I hear there are more bugs there so I'll try and get a picture for you.
Those yellow orchids are amazing - like lady slippers - which now that I think of it - are orchids! A zipline. Hmmmm. You are a brave woman. Love the picture of your host family - so very sweet.
ReplyDeletelove, Martha