El problema con el agua caliente es que no hay.

Well, my final session is halfway through and I´m nearing the end of my Costa Rican adventures. It´s crazy to think I´ve been here for almost 10 weeks!

I´m back at Leadership this session, but I´m definitely finding new adventures with the old routine. On our white water rafting trip, I had the best guide I´ve had all summer - we ´surfed,´ rowed backwards, went spinning through rapids, sat on the front to ´ride the bull,´ and many other crazy things. However, the best part was when Ricardo (the rafting guide) quickly explained to me how to steer the boat, and before I could ask questions, he jumped out right before a series of class 3 rapids. It went well until the final rapid where I literally FLEW to the front of the boat. Needless to say, I think the bruise on my nose should be gone before the wedding. :)

I also watched a golden orb spider catch, wrap and eat a fly passing by. Golden orbs have amazingly strong webs - a local told us that some Army´s are starting to use their web material in their bullet proof vests.

As my time winds down, it´s crazy to look back at all the adventures I´ve had this summer. Not only have I experienced the amazing Costa Rican culture, landscapes, and people; but I´ve improved on my Spanish and had some crazy adventures. Some of these adventures have included ziplining, horseback riding, rapelling down a 150 foot waterfall, swimming in volcano warmed springs, climbing a formerly active volcano, kayaking, white water rafting, surfing, and climbing a 400 year old strangler tree. I´m only missing bungee jumping - but I guess that just gives me a reason to come back! :)

As much as I´m going to miss waking up to the river sounds and hearing the volcano errupt each day, I´m excited to be in touch with my family and friends. It´s been an awesome summer, but I´m thrilled to get back to a routine and my ´real life´ back home. :)

Miss you all. Talk to you soon! Thanks for following my random blog!

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