The new crib

Yesterday I moved in with my new family and they put me right to work. They work with an organization called Eco-Teach Costa Rica that takes groups on ecological tours of the country. What my family does is house and feed the groups the day they get here and the day they leave. Their lodge can house more than 50 people.

So last night I helped them cook for the group that was preparing to leave. They started me off on something easy (coconut balls), but after seeing that I obviously know my way around a kitchen, I was given some extra responsibly. My favorite part was the fried plantains. Yum. I also got a really good recipe for a veggie burger that I want to try to make when I get back to the states - soy meat, eggs, flour, peppers and onions.

Dinner was basically a feast, and I stuffed myself with all the mango, pineapple, watermelon and papaya I could eat. And I will get to do that everyday for the next month.

The family was surprised by how much Spanish I knew, and frankly, I was, too. I was able to follow all of the cooking instructions, tell them why I wanted to learn Spanish, and tell them about studying journalism in college. In the past week, Spanish and I have really started to click. I know it is a bit premature, but I am already starting to thing about what my next language will be. Italian, maybe? No se.

I am going to put some pics of my new crib on facebook soon.