First Days in Coasta Rica

I made it.  Much has happened since I left. 
1. When I got to the airport to fly out of portland, I found out I accidentally made my return flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico instead of San Jose, Costa Rica.  I had to by another ticket to have proof that I am leaving the country.  I am unable to switch my trip because I already left, so I am going to by a ticket to san juan.  It will be my cheapest option.  It has been a big hassle to say the least.

2.  Once I got to San Jose, I met some Austrian and German fellas.  My original plan was to stay in San Jose for a few days, but there wasn´t a ton to do, so I went to Montezuma with the guys.  The place was paradise.  We hung out on the beach and relaxed for 3 days.   We found a trail up to the top of three waterfalls.  There, we found a rope swing and a 35 foot cliff to jump off.  When I think of what I wanted to do in Costa Rica, this was a great start.  We met two girls from France, and we also hung out with a couple from Canada as well.  It is so easy to meet people when traveling alone. 

3. Last night, I missed my bus connection to La Fortuna, so I stayed one more night with the Austrians.  We were in Puntarenes, and the only restaurants that were open were Chinese Restaurants.  It was pretty funny trying to order chinese food in spanish.  My spanish is coming along.  The few months I have been using Rosetta Stone has been paying off.  Although i am not anywhere near fluent, I have been able to ask for directions, hold simple converstations, order food, and tell people that mi español es no bueno!  It´s hard to pick up new words, but I am really solidifying what I have learned.

4.  I just arrived in La Fortuna.  It is beautiful.  It has a volcano, hot springs, and rain forest.  It is very beautiful, but very full of tourists.  I am going to be picked up at 5:15 tonight to start my wwoofing experience.  I am very excited to be in a private place, and not to stand out so much.  The swindlers are getting annoying. 

I dont know if there is internet available at the farm, but if not I will check in next Sunday!

Peace and Love,


 Joe