La Fortuna de San Carolos, Costa Rica

Here I am.  Staying in a hostel dormitory with 8-beds, called Gringo Petes.  Originally I was going to stay here for three days and keep on moving.  Luckily, I was intercepted by life and other travelers on the no-plan plan.  So here I am 4 days later and in no hurry to leave, which is funny because its not the type of town I expected to stay in.  Yes theres a beautiful volcano but not romantic otherwise.  There is no beach or free hiking areas or rainforest right outside my window.  Rather, its a town full of tourist adventure packages and the type of travelers who want to quick pack in a tour before they hit the road again. 

A couple days ago I was feeling a bit caught up in the energy of moving all over the country and even considering going to Panama or Nicaragua like everyone else.  After all, I am here for 2 months - what else would/should I do?  Enter Rory.  He has been here for 2 weeks.  My fun these days involves tons of conversation about linguistics (super fun!) and using words that have full meaning and those which accurately express my actual ideas.  I could share with you my tale of hiking up the Volcano Cerro Chato through the rain and dense trees but that isnt what keeps me here.  I found a space that allows me to meditate in the mornings, nap if I want, and be around people also trying to just be in this space.  Its wonderful. 

I am one week into my 2-month adventure.  I catch myself wondering why I dont stop, take a breath and acknowledge, HERE I am, in Minnesota the way I do here in Costa Rica.  This internal space is where the magic happens.  I found a Chakra massage therapist and had a session with her yesterday.  I feel clear in my head and heart.  Tonight I found a small outdoor cafe and asked about making the typical soup so I could buy ingredients.  The lady offered to teach me in the cafe kitchen so I will return tomorrow to do so. 

I dont feel like updating my blog much.  My daily goals consist of simple things like shower, maybe handwash  a t-shirt or attend to my blisters, hardboil some eggs, drink coffee with sugar in it, etc.  I love the space I am in and am sending this love to you - with high hopes that you are enjoying the space you are in. 

Love, hugs, and SMILES!