Hasta Luego California

Arrival in San Jose

11/10/2011 - 11/10/2011 75 °F

We (Mom, Dad, and I) left the house around 2:15 this morning. My flight took off at 5:50 am and the security didn't open till 5:00 so we were waiting around awhile. Once security opened it was through and to the gate. Everyone was speaking in Spanish since I'm on a Latin America Airline and I have had my first taste of not understanding what is being said, but having to piece it together nonetheless. The flight hasn't been too bad and I was able to catch a couple hours of sleep. I lucked out with an empty seat in the middle so I was able to stretch out a little more than normal. Two more hours and I will be in San Salvador, El Salvador for my hour layover and then “Voy a Costa Rica!”

As expected, Carlos was waiting with a sign to greet me at the San Jose, Costa Rica Airport. I looked through various programs before I chose ISLS, but I can say that if everyone in this program is as nice as him and his wife Francini I am going to have a fabulous trip. Carlos drove me to the guest house and explained a little about the country, some travel trips while avoiding HUGE potholes in the roads. Drivers have the right away in this country so pedestrians watch out! We picked up his wife Francini and their daughter on our way before arriving at the guest house I will stay in until Sunday. I was supposed to attend a welcome dinner, but am not feeling so well (the pupusa I so much desired in El Salvador didn't agree with me so much) so instead Carlos made me some tea from a special Costa Rican plant that should calm my stomach. Although it is only 7:00pm here (5:00 in California) I am anxious to get a much needed good nights rest. I have a big day ahead of me tomorrow...up at 6:15 for breakfast and then a full day of tours: Poas Volcano, Coffee Plantation, Rainforest, etc.