The End of an Era

relaxing on the snorkel cruise

Tomorrow my group leaves from Liberia Airport to go back to the USA: Texas, Oklahoma, Indiana, California. I find myself sad that they are leaving! They have all become like little brothers and sisters to me. This group also had a minimum of problems, and I was very blessed with that! I am a little worried for my next group. Now I do have a lot more confidence: I have done this job and succeeded. Now I hope I can hold it together at the airport, and not cry in front of all these kids!

In the morning we went on a snorkel cruise, which was wonderful! Despite some seasickness and tears on the part of my group...the snack they provided didn't go well with the movement of the sea. I still feel like I am on a boat! My shoulders are pretty sun-burnt too. The tan I got two weeks ago wasn't enough protection.

I have found that I really enjoy being on a boat. Its one of the most beautiful experiences: providing the weather is nice, of course. I am definately going to miss the laid-back atmosphere of Flamingo, and the sounds and smells of the beach. Coming here is a little like a vacation on the job, but Monteverde feels the most like home now. Heredia is too big for me! I am not a city girl at all.

Tomorrow I will head back to the city though, to prepare to receive yet another group! I am still unsure of which group it will be, how many people, how long they are here, what they are doing...These kinds of details have a habit of coming last minute sometimes! But CPI still makes everything a wonderful experience.

I hope that things tansition smoothly this weekend for everyone, especially the chaperones! Buena suerte a todos : )