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Cannot get enough of the Costa Rican way of life. Chill. Simple. Hilarious. And after I explain today, you will understand.

I up early, I have class this morning. My body needs food. Now, it craves pinto (rice and beans) because that is what we eat every morning.

Strap on my shoes, preparing for the hike down the mountain. Yes it is on the road, but roads in Costa Rica are not just roads. They are mysterious paths that offer treacherous walking spaces. The cows enjoy it, probably because they have 4 legs.

Always, ALWAYS when I walk down I am greeted by nearly 79 dogs. My favorite, ha, has teeth the size of your hand. He is tied up. Always saying hello with his teeth. Thank you to the person who invented ropes and collars.

Today is a bakery day. I pick out three unknown delightful pastries and head to my class. Still walking, 4-5 kilometers each way. The roads are gravel (monstrous rocks) and I am showered with dust every minute. Always laughing when I walk past incredible views and horses stand, enjoying it.

During class, Marielos makes me Batido de Mango, drink so much I almost explode. I try this new Costa Rican dish. Tamal asado. Practice with direct and indirect objects. The phone rings. It is the clinic. Marielos had an appointment today, now it is canceled. Why? Well, the president of Costa Rica decided yesterday that this afternoon would be a holiday. Why? Because the young Costa Rican futbol team has a game at 1 p.m., so all public employees had the afternoon free. Now, her appointment is rescheduled in November. Pura Vida.

Please take a moment and picture President Obama saying “this afternoon is free for all public employees.” It would not work, or happen. Pura Vida Costa Rica.

Class is finished. My Spanish is coming along. Today, I know more slang. Walking back through Santa Elena I see everyone crowded around the TV, Costa Rica lost, they are not happy people. But by the stream of people walking towards the bar, I can tell that the fiesta is just beginning.

The day is not finished. Walking up the mountain it begins to rain. Perrrfect, rain, wind, and a walk uphill for four kilometers. Sometimes my heart beats so hard I think it might burst. Every car that passes has people smiling at me, must be because I am a drenched gringo.

Finally, back to Hidden Canopy. Time for lunch, rice and beans baby! Coffee and tea at three and life is great. Still smiling because this country never ceases to amaze me. I love you Monteverde, Costa Rica.

Hailee L. Rustad is an adventure seeking traveler. She is currently exploring the bio-diverse cloud forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica while learning Spanish. If you are looking for a luxurious experience, she highly suggests you visiting this Tree House Hotel. If you want more information on the Hidden Canopy Hotel or Monteverde, visit Hailee’s blog.

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