So i've worked two 8 hour shifts, and the campground is starting to fill up for the weekend. The tours office (where i work) was actually almost busy today. We had many people come to rent bikes and several people book either horseback or rafting tours for tomorrow. It was a little stressful, but not near as bad as I thought it would be. It doesn't really feel like 8 hours while I am there, because there is usually someone to talk to and customers to help.
Right now, i'm sitting outside because it was really nice when I walked back from work, but it just started to rain a little bit.
Tonight we are having a movie on a big screen for the campers, so I'm looking forward to going to that and meeting some of the campers.
Friday, May 29
Wednesday, May 27
One day at a time
I arrived on the Cherokee campground today at about 3pm. It was about a 4 hour drive, but it went a lot quicker than I thought it would. I didn't do much but get unloaded and go on a golf cart tour of the campground. It's a lot bigger than I imagined, but I guess that's a good thing, because there is a lot to do. I'll try to take pictures on my first day off, but I don't know when that will be for sure yet. Tomorrow I start work, and I've been told that I should be working in the tour center. It's basically a job where I will sit inside a little hut thing and rent intertubes and book people for tours to different places around Cherokee. It should be fun, but i'm ready to check it out for myself. The cabin that we are staying in is also a little smaller than I figured, but it should be manageable for the summer.
For dinner tonight, we went to the church that our activities director is a youth paster at. We sang a few songs with their congregation, then had a potluck dinner for a man that just returned from jail. It was really cool to get to meet some people from the community, and the food was AMAZING!!!
We walked to the adult center when we got back to the campground and some of the other summershiners are playing risk. Allison and I walked outside and are sitting on the porch with our computers. It's a really nice night, and i'll be really happy if it stays this cool!
For dinner tonight, we went to the church that our activities director is a youth paster at. We sang a few songs with their congregation, then had a potluck dinner for a man that just returned from jail. It was really cool to get to meet some people from the community, and the food was AMAZING!!!
We walked to the adult center when we got back to the campground and some of the other summershiners are playing risk. Allison and I walked outside and are sitting on the porch with our computers. It's a really nice night, and i'll be really happy if it stays this cool!
It's here...
...and I'm scared out of my mind.
The trip that I will make tomorrow is going to be completely out of my comfort zone, and there is no way that I could do it without God. Tomorrow morning sometime, I will be leaving to spend 12 weeks of this summer in Cherokee, NC. I've talked about it before, but it's finally here. I'm really excited, don't get me wrong, but I have no clue what to expect or even what to pack. My mom is driving up with me, so if i take too much, she can always bring some of it back for me. I'm still really nervous about what will happen tomorrow as i give myself up to God and let Him take control of my summer! I'm sure it's going to be amazing, but i hope my nerves don't get the best of me first.
Please pray that God will use me to impact the lives of many people over this summer, and that I will completely rely on Him for all my needs and worries.
The trip that I will make tomorrow is going to be completely out of my comfort zone, and there is no way that I could do it without God. Tomorrow morning sometime, I will be leaving to spend 12 weeks of this summer in Cherokee, NC. I've talked about it before, but it's finally here. I'm really excited, don't get me wrong, but I have no clue what to expect or even what to pack. My mom is driving up with me, so if i take too much, she can always bring some of it back for me. I'm still really nervous about what will happen tomorrow as i give myself up to God and let Him take control of my summer! I'm sure it's going to be amazing, but i hope my nerves don't get the best of me first.
Please pray that God will use me to impact the lives of many people over this summer, and that I will completely rely on Him for all my needs and worries.
Friday, May 15
Pura Vida!
Costa Rica is so amazing!!! We've seen most of San Jose because we live here and have had several field triips here, but I feel like there is so much more to see! On our field trips we have gone to several places, including a volcano, the rainforest, the gold museum and the national museum. They have all been pretty cool, but my favorite had to be the volcano. It was really beautiful, and i'll be sure to put up pictures as soon as I get home.
I'm starting to get adjusted to life here. It's still a little weird to be living in someone else's house, but they do kinda feel like my family because they make us feel so welcome. The food here is pretty good. Some of it is a little bland, but its still pretty good.
School has been going well, i feel like I am learning a lot, even though I have only had class for 4 days so far. There are 5 girls in my class including me and our teacher's name is Gustavo. He's a good teacher, and he lets us play lots of games which are pretty fun!
So far, i've been suprised by the american influnce that is found here. Most of the resturants around the school are all american (Subway, Quisnos, Pizza Hut, Wendys, McDonalds, you get the idea). It's kinda a bummer though, because we don't get to taste as much of the typical food.
Tomorrow, we are going to isla tortuga, which is a beach about an hour and a half from San Jose. I'm really excited to see the coast and get some sun!!
I'll try to keep you updated, but i usually only have 15 minutes a day on the internet during the short break we have in class.
Oh, and pura vida means "pure life" it's a popular "tico" phrase.
I'm starting to get adjusted to life here. It's still a little weird to be living in someone else's house, but they do kinda feel like my family because they make us feel so welcome. The food here is pretty good. Some of it is a little bland, but its still pretty good.
School has been going well, i feel like I am learning a lot, even though I have only had class for 4 days so far. There are 5 girls in my class including me and our teacher's name is Gustavo. He's a good teacher, and he lets us play lots of games which are pretty fun!
So far, i've been suprised by the american influnce that is found here. Most of the resturants around the school are all american (Subway, Quisnos, Pizza Hut, Wendys, McDonalds, you get the idea). It's kinda a bummer though, because we don't get to taste as much of the typical food.
Tomorrow, we are going to isla tortuga, which is a beach about an hour and a half from San Jose. I'm really excited to see the coast and get some sun!!
I'll try to keep you updated, but i usually only have 15 minutes a day on the internet during the short break we have in class.
Oh, and pura vida means "pure life" it's a popular "tico" phrase.
Monday, May 11
Costa Rica
We arrived safely, and are having a blast!! I don't have much time, but I just wanted to say hey and hopefull i'll get another chance to fill you in on everything happening here!!
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