Ode from liz

Well well well....the trip is coming to a close. I will leave very early in the morning, but we still have some time here in SJ. What an amazing trip this was. I have to say that the beginning of the trip was a bit of a shock for me. You see, Gema could only catch a later bus from Manuel Antonio, and I was not receiving my email on my phone which died (piece of crap) so I sat at the SJ airport for at least 3 hours wondering if she was coming. Now please keep in mind that I have never been outside the country let alone by myself, and the only places I have been in the US were places for soccer and work, so they were very much on a tight schedule. You may have wondered why we titled our first blog together ¨Together at Last,¨ but believe me I was never so happy to see my friend Gema. Moving on, the next day we went horse back riding. For anyone that really knows me, they know that I am not really a fan of animals (and believe me I am well aware of the character connotations that are often connected to this haha), but these were wild horses and they took us on a death defying horse walk... wah wah wah. Not scary for the average person, but quite dare devilish for me. I also went snorkeling for the first time. I think Gema may have heard me scream ¨Oh God¨ about a million times. haha A fish tank may be where I might best appreciate underwater creatures! lol I have to say that the food and coffee here was absolutley amazing, and I happen to think I have pretty high standards. Well...maybe not haha I think I eat anything. But I have to say that we have met some amazing people and this trip has really opened my eyes to a world outside my everyday. A world without many
 safety nets, a world which is beautiful and full of life and expèriences that I would never trade for the world. I am so unbelieveably grateful that I got to experience this trip with such a beautiful and great friend. I eariler said without many saftely nets with much purpose and intent. Belive me, Gema was my safety net here. I wouldn´t have traded any of our experiences for anything in the world. I had the time of my life...truly! I love you all, and I will see you back in Cali Cali!