Right now, I am sitting at the dining room table with María Fernanda, who is the 14 year old granddaughter of Mama Ticá. We both have our laptops, because it is our only source of light. There's not much to do on a laptop, without internet, so I am typing today's blog entry into Word, with the hopes that I can upload it to the internet later.
It's the rainy season, so every afternoon it rains. Sunny in the morning, and rainy in the afternoon. I'm used to it by now and I always have my rain jacket in my mochilla (backpack). I think this is by far the worst storm we have had since I have been here. Before the rain even came, we lost power. My guess is that it will take a while before it comes back on... maybe even tomorrow. The rain is muy fuerte y muy ruidosa. (very strong and loud). I love storms like this though, except when my homework requires use of the internet. I wish I was tired, because this would be perfect napping weather!
In other news, I haven't been so good at keeping up with my blog lately. We went on our weekend trip and I didn't bring my computer because I didn't think the hotel would have internet. Well it did, but we were at the most relaxing place I've ever been, so it was nice to be completely unplugged-- no phone and no computer. I didn't even bring my alarm clock on this trip, and let me tell you, it is a glorious feeling to wake up to the sound of waves crashing outside your window. Anywho, I started getting sick during the trip, and was hoping it was just a sore throat. Unfortunately it only got worse...yesterday and today were probably the worst of it, but Mama Ticá has been taking good care of me. God bless her!
Today I went to the pharmacy to get some meds for my gripe. The pharmacies here are different, because you only have to buy what you need. For example, if I only need one bandaid, I can buy just one and not waste money on buying an entire box. The Costa Ricans are really nice. The pharmacist and doctor were very patient, helpful, and kind. And props to me, because they didn't speak English.
It seems that our group is falling apart. I'm sick with who knows what, another girl is getting tested for a kidney infection, and two people came back from our beach weekend with a strange rash (they think they got stung by a jelly fish). Then during literature class this afternoon, I break out with 2 bumps identical to the rash of those who think they were stung by a jelly fish. I don't know how to explain that, because I certainly didn't get stung by a jellyfish sitting in class...
Oh and as María Fernanda and I are sitting here in the dark, Mama Ticá comes in and turns on the lights. haha, the power is back! Guess I no longer have an excuse for not doing my homework!
¡Hasta mañana!
♥Morgancita
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