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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Our first taste of Sámara

        Our first official day in Sámara was a great success full of many new sights and experiences.  Unlike Heredia, classes started at one o'clock.  Therefore, there was a lot of free time in the morning.  Although it would be nice to catch up on some sleep, Kristen and I along with many other students decided to get up early and hit the beach.  Since it is so hot and humid here compared to Heredia, the ocean was a great way to cool off.  At ten o'clock, we had a quick orientation followed by a tour of the town.  Sámara is the perfect example of a small town full of surfers- or at least people who look like they surf.  The town does not have much to it but is very quaint!
        At school, we received our new teachers.  My new teacher is from Spain, which means she has a Spanish accent.  The accent is much like a lisp.  At times, it becomes difficult to understand what she is saying.  However, I am very thankful to have the experience to be taugh by someone who can provide the perspectives and knowledge of both Costa Rica and Spain.  After school, many students waited for the rain to die down.  Kristen and I unfortunately did not wait long enough.  Our 15 minute walk home was a bit wet to say the least.  Cannot wait to see what tomorrow has in store.  PURA VIDA!

-Anne Epley Birtwistle

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