Arenal Volcano

I had a WONDERFUL weekend with Chris. He arrived Thursday night and we drove up to La Fortuna. We stayed in a beautiful hotel that overlooked the volcano and the lake. We got to go on a canopy tour, spent a day at the hot springs and toured the city. Saturday night Chris asked me to marry him!!! So we are offically engaged!!! He left to go back to Dallas this morning and I will be home Saturday. I can't wait to see everyone, share all my photos and stories and of course show off my new ring :) Hope you enjoy our pictures!!

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And a few Videos!!

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Costa Rica Week 3

I had a great week this week....We visited Orosi Valley, went on a trip through the Coffee plantation and went to Heredia. Here are some of my pictures. I love you and miss you!! Be home Saturday.

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More Pictures

I got these photos from Shantel. They are a combination of everything we have done so far in Costa Rica. I hope you enjoy them. Miss you...Love you!!

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Puerto Viejo

This weekend I went to the Province of Limon and stayed in Puero Viejo. The beach was beautiful but not as beautiful as Manuel Antonio. Hope you enjoy the pictures!!

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My Second Week In Costa Rica

I am still having a blast and learning a lot here in Costa Rica. This week our excursion travels took us to Irazu Volcano, the Braulio Carrillo Rain Forest and to the tons of Grecia and Sarchi. I was able to buy some souvenirs this week and can't wait to show you all what I got. I hope you enjoy the slide show. I have TONS of pictures but can't post them all or I would be here all day!! I will share them with you when I get back to Texas. This weekend I am going to Limon Costa Rica. It is on the Carribean coast and the environment is supposed to be completely different. I leave tomorrow and return on Monday morning. I will have more pictures for you on Tuesday!! Love you!!

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Hola!!

Just wanted to say Hola from Costa Rica!! I'm having a BLAST!! Talk to you all soon!!

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Manuel Antonio

I had a great time in Manuel Antonio this weekend. I got a good sunburn and really enjoyed the beach. Shantel and I went horse back riding in the Rain Forest and got to swim in the waterfall. Hope you enjoy my pictures!! Love you all!!!

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My Pictures from my First Week

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Costa Rica Week 1

Hey guys!! Well I made it to Costa Rica all in one piece (after a flight delay!!). I am really enjoying my classes and the culture here. I am staying with a lady in Curridabat in the San Jose providence. Her house is nice and I have a really great set up. I have my own room with a full sized bed, a dresser and a closet. I also have my own bathroom attached to my room. It's almost like staying at a bed and breakfast. She cooks me breakfast and dinner everyday. The fruit here is WONDERFUL. It is really juicy and sweet. Costa Ricans or Ticos (as they call themselves) eat a lot of rice and beans. Everyone I have met so far is super nice. I am also making friends at school. This weekend I am traveling with another girl to Manuel Antonio. There is a beautiful beach and rainforest there. Classes are going well. I am learning some Spanish and understanding more of what I read and hear. My Costa Rican "mom" only speaks Spanish so our meals are a little quiet at times but I am gradually being able to speak to her more. I ride the bus to and from school everyday. It cost me 200 colones which is about 30 cents or so each way. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays we go on trips around Costa Rica. So far this week I have seen down town San Jose, the national theater, the national museum, the town of Escazu, the town of Cartego and the Lankester Gardens which has over 500 different types of Orchids. I have taken lots of pictures and will post them in a slide show tomorrow!! I can't wait for you to see how beautiful this country is!!! I miss you all and love you much!!!

My Itenerary

Sunday July 6, 2008:

6:00 AM: Depart from Dallas, Texas

9:40 AM: Arrive in Miami, Florida

10:25 AM: Depart from Miami, Florida

11:10 AM: Arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica



Monday July 7, 2008: First Day of Classes



Friday August 1, 2008: Last Day of Classes



Saturday August 2, 2008:

7:55 AM: Depart form San Jose, Costa Rica

12:45 PM: Arrive in Miami, Florida

2:40 PM: Depart from Miami, Florida

3:40 PM: Arrive in Tampa, Florida

4:30 PM: Depart from Tampa, Florida

6:10 PM: Arrive in Dallas, Texas