Pura Vida en Puerto Viejo

Before coming to Costa Rica, I distinctly remember being told by everyone I’d talked to that Puerto Viejo, Limon would be my favorite place. Wow, they were not kidding! We stayed in a locally famous hostel known as Rocking J’s. It is famous due to the fact that you sleep on the beach in hammocks […]

Of Monkeys and Men

My first week in Costa Rica has been a little rocky but my first excursion was nothing but fun! The weekend began by a long but beautiful bus ride to Manuel Antonio National Park. I wish I could say that this part was so exciting, however, most of us slept. The real party began when […]

IDK Man, It’s Only My Third Day Out Here

Yesterday was hard. Really really hard. I woke up to find out a close family friend had passed. I kept having problems with my prosthetics, and to top it all off, I failed my placement exam. Again. I spent the entire day with tears ready and waiting even though I hate crying and I’ve always […]

Cold Prosthetics

In two days, I will be in Costa Rica. Wow, that is so weird to say after all of this time. I have been a nervous wreck so I asked my mom for advice and she said to talk to some friends. Well, hello friends. The truth is that I am scared brainless. Every time […]