rain in the valley

Already well into the swing of things here at CPI Heredia.

I still have a new chaperone with me this week to finish up training, and all is well. My hands are full making sure that all the new chaps are updated and informed, and showing them little behind the scenes details before they are thrown into their own group. Sometimes ''sink or swim" is the best way to learn...! On the whole I am excited to see each of them out and about with a group, and after the last week I am confident that they will be ready, armed with common sense and good training. This week I also have a few other little projects to do that will keep me from worrying too much about them!
Right now we are all together in a little apartment close to the school. It is just like being in college again, having room-mates that come and go and preparing food together and talking about Costa Rica and sharing everything. We have had some great experiences and converstaions together so far! 

The last few days have been rainy here in the Central Valley. I gave in and bought a nice big umbrella in Heredia that matches well with my new backpack...! The only umbrella I had was a bit small to serve me well through the rainy season. The thunder is rolling through the sky above us right now...

Have I mentioned that I am with the UD group this year? They are staying in Costa Rica for a whole month studying, and I am having so much fun with them. Most of the groups I have had so far this year have been younger kids, so it is refreshing to have a group of older students who are a little more independent and who I can relate to more (especially since they are from my native Dayton, OHIO!). The next couple weeks with them will fly by.

E and I are still trying to finalize our plans to come to the USA, so I remain excited and hopeful and in limbo....!
Looking forward to seeing my family in the USA again soon.

Pura Vida