As I mentioned in my last post, I have learned a lot about communication and the power in it while here in Costa Rica. I have found it to be one of the most valuable things a person can possibly master. I say this for many reasons: language barriers suck, but are easy to overcome; wifi and cell phones can be helpful, but can also be insanely harmful; and people are awesome, no matter who they are, how old they are, what they do, what the've done, what they want to do--they are just awesome.
While in Costa Rica, I have had many opportunities to practice my Spanish (which was little-to-nonexistent before coming here) within the community and in other parts of the country. When I am sitting in on a conversation at the dinner table or watching the news, I find myself being able to understand a lot more than I thought would be possible! I have learned a ton in the month that I've been here,
While in Costa Rica, I have had many opportunities to practice my Spanish (which was little-to-nonexistent before coming here) within the community and in other parts of the country. When I am sitting in on a conversation at the dinner table or watching the news, I find myself being able to understand a lot more than I thought would be possible! I have learned a ton in the month that I've been here,