Ziplining through the rain

Hello to all! Just thought I would share a little about my experiences from this weekend. A big group of us went to check out the volcano Poas, but sadly it was completely clouded over. We were supposed to be able to see the crater with a beautiful emerald green lagoon right in the middle, but instead all we saw was a big blanket of white clouds moving around us. I thought it was pretty neat to be in the clouds, but I think I would have preferred to see the beautiful lagoon, lol. Oh well, maybe next time.

After the disappointing volcano, we went to this gorgeous little trout restaurant in the rainforest where we ate spaghetti, lol. I took some pictures, so I'll try to get a few up soon. The best part about this little paradise, though, was the zipline all around it throughout the rainforest canopy! It was so amazing to be zipping through the air thousands of feet above the ground! About halfway through the tour it started pouring rain, in the rainforest, go figure, lol, but it actually just made it that much better. You would start from a platform set about halfway up a tree and soar through the air over trees and valleys while the rain pelted you. Everything was so green and alive; I absolutely loved it! If you ever get the chance to come to Costa Rica, do the canopy tour. It's incredible! Make sure you bring warm clothing for the rainforest, though, because it doesn't really get above 60 degrees. I was pretty warm and toasty in my North Face jacket, though, so thank you, Dad!

Everything has been going pretty well in general. I'm almost over my sickness and will hopefully be able to sing again, lol. (It's always a bummer when I get sick because I can't sing for a while.) I think the biggest thing getting me down this week is the food. Most of the food here is very bland, I eat rice at pretty much every meal. I could go for a good bowl of gumbo or a pizza. A few friends and I had sushi the other day, and it was amazing just because it actually had taste, lol! Oh well, I guess it's just one of those things I have to continue to get used to.

Hope all is well for everyone in the States!
Paz,
Amelia