A few weeks ago we decided that we could be on the Real World on MTV, but don't worry we are not near as crazy as those people. We just thought that we were a group of random people from OSU that happened to get thrown together as a group to live and experience Costa Rica together, kind of like the Real World. Anyways, this weekend we went to La Fortuna and saw the Arenal Volcano. We left on Friday night and got to our hostel which was very nice this week, much nicer than last weeks. On Saturday we woke up and went to the Baldi Hot Springs which was a very cool place and felt like a resort. They had around 20 different springs that were all different temperatures. There was one that was even 109 degrees, needless to say only my toes made it in that one. It was nice and relaxing though to hang out by the pools and play on the water slides. After being lazy a group of decided to go on a hike and see the volcano. We hiked for about an hour before reaching the top and seeing a great view of the volcano. Unfortunately, it was pretty cloudy that day so we could not see the top, but I still thought it was pretty amazing. It is still an active volcano and we were able to hear it go off and see smoke rising out of the volcano, just in case you were wondering we were about 2 miles away so completely safe. Also, on our hike we once again saw monkeys but this time spider monkeys and those things are crazy how they can jump from tree to tree so quickly. I tried to take some pictures, but I was too slow to capture anything worthwhile. After a long but great day we went to a buffet and stuffed ourselves. We probably looked like we hadn't eaten in days and I think I single handedly ate all the pineapple in that place. Then we returned home Sunday to prepare for another week.
In case you were wondering my real purpose of being here is student teaching so I guess I will update you on that, but it is not near as exciting. I have officially taken over all the classes 7th-9th. Today was my first real day and I think it went pretty well, the kids are very interested in learning so that is always a good thing. On Friday we met up at a mall to go to La Fortuna and while I was passing the food court I heard about 10 of my 7th grade girls calling Miss Kristen. So I talked with them for a while and discussed our weekend. Even though I shouldn't have favorites, the 7th graders are by far my favorite.
Oh and yesterday marked one month in Costa Rica! Where has the time gone?
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