The majority of my time in Costa Rica was spent studying in the Cloud Forest. I would wake up to gloomy, rainy days and by mid afternoon the sun was out with coatis playing in the trees. It was a quiet, easy environment to live in with the immense work loads we have – and … Continue reading
“What a surprise! Beans and rice.” Not that I have anything against the protein-efficient combination, but after of month of it for every meal, the general tone is that we have had enough. For breakfast today, we are heading to town again – our Saturday tradition. Jose greets us again with a smile as he … Continue reading
I have been living near the Cloud Forest of Costa Rica for about three weeks now and have about three to go. Life in the jungle is a challenging one at times – not going to lie. But, here a few quick tips for any future jungle-dweller. 1. Living in a rainforest isn’t all tree … Continue reading
One week in Costa Rica and the story of my second weekend here in Monteverde, the rainy outskirts of the cloud forest. The Trip to Town The Black Keys played loudly in my earbuds as the bus bumpily arrived into St. Elena for our weekly excursion. I put my phone away and threw my purse … Continue reading
It rains here. A lot. When I wake up in the mornings the grey sky has a slight golden hue coming in from the West and hopes that sunshine will break through the clouds today bubble inside our little cabin. To no avail – it’s noon and the rain hasn’t stopped. Continue reading
I landed in Costa Rica about 4 days ago. Upon gathering my luggage and venturing out of the airport I first noticed the humidity and the birds chirping a song of welcome. Five minutes and a bus ride later we made it to the airport hotel. Our time here consisted of meeting up with friends, … Continue reading
