Random adventures occur daily

So, I've been in Costa Rica for about a month now, and I'm pretty much settled in. My weeks are scheduled, I'm actually on a sleep schedule here, and the weekends are anything but scheduled. This past weekend, however, my friends and I chose to just chill here in Heredia. It was a pretty relaxing weekend actually. We went out on Friday, and enjoyed each other's company and the atmosphere of a neat place called La Casona. On Saturday and Sunday afternoons we sat in a little cafe close to our school, and attempted to do homework, but ended up talking instead. The desserts and coffee are amazing here, so of course, we had to partake, lol. It was kind of nice to just not do anything. Every other weekend that we've been here we've gone somewhere, so we needed some chill out time. This weekend will be jam packed, though! A group of us are headed to Arenal Volcano on Friday, getting back in time on Saturday to go to a dance club in San Jose called La Rumba, and then on Sunday I'm going to pick up my brother from the airport! I'm excited to have my family visit me to see how I've been living. It's going to be a busy, fun next week or so.

Today I found the bus to take me to the airport, and Amanda and I decided to explore a nearby town called Alajuela while we were close to it. We ate at Pizza Hut, and it was amazing!! I know that sounds crazy, but when you've been without that greasy pizza for so long, it tastes incredible. The Pizza Huts here are quite different than in the States, as well. We decided that they're a cross between a really nice restaurant, an American Pizza Hut, and a McDonald's because there was a playplace for kids. Our waitress was one of the nicest people I've met so far here, and she complimented our Spanish which really boosts my confidence! I think I'm improving, but sometimes it's hard to tell.

So, I have 3 more days of classes until playtime, and I'm avoiding homework like the plague...no change there, lol. I'm getting along with my host family better everyday, and I understand more of what they say to me. Hope all is well for everyone! Thanks for reading! I'll have more to report later!

Pura vida,
Amelia