36 hours before departure - Cojo-Jojo in Tico Country (Costa Rica)

February 18, 2005

36 hours before departure

Hi everyone! Here is the promised travel blog. Well, it is just 36 hours (give or take) until I board the plane that will stop twice before it lands in Costa Rica. I have been spending so much money just on supplies and such and am ready to go (and stop spending!).

Over the next few months, I will be in the cities of Heredia and Alajuela and the beach town of Samara. I start my time in 4 weeks of Spanish classes, which I am very excited about. Then, I will start a volunteering position(s) which are TBA. Things are going to be very different for me for the next few months! But hopefully, I will start to like beans and onions really quickly, because that's a lot of what the diet consists of.

As you read the blogs, feel free to make comments. Given the fact that I will not have constant internet access, I might not be able to respond to them all, but I will try to read them all. I'll write more when I get there. Until then... adios!

Posted by Corrie on February 18, 2005 10:15 PM
Category: Preparation and first week

Comments

Wow Corrie!

This is so cool! I love that i'll be getting to hear all about your adventure! Yeah! It's like i'll get to go on the adventure too! Kool!!!

Love you

Posted by: Amaris on February 19, 2005 10:11 AM

Hey Co! I'm so glad that you are blogging. It will be great to read about what you are up to. Love you much! Amy

Posted by: Amy Black on February 19, 2005 11:25 AM

Hi Cori,

I f you need any help I will come get you, your dad will pay! I will look forward to hearing about your trip.

Love you, Mike

Posted by: Mike Hammonds on February 19, 2005 07:21 PM

Hey CorrieJones-
I hope and pray that your time in Costa Rica is life changing. You are in my prayers.
Ellyn

Posted by: Ellyn on February 20, 2005 05:47 PM

Have fun! Don't forget to take some breath mints!

Jeff

Posted by: Jeff on February 20, 2005 07:36 PM

Hey Corrie,
I hope you enjoy your stay in Costa Rica. Take lots of pictures and when you get back you can help me develop my spanish speaking skills. Luv ya so much and I pray that God will keep you safe. Have fun!!!!!
Ashley Brickhouse

Posted by: Ashley Brickhouse on February 20, 2005 09:00 PM

Great to hear your first reports. Sounds like it is going to be an exciting time.

We are grateful you are getting this opportunity and will enjoy it vicariously through you.

Con amor,

tu madre y padre

Posted by: Mom and Dad on February 21, 2005 12:02 PM

Corrie,

I hope you have great adventures in Costa Rica. I'm so glad you're blogging...I can live vicariously through you!

Cuidate,

diana

Posted by: Diana Ricciardone on February 23, 2005 12:24 PM

Corrie,

I hope you have great adventures in Costa Rica. I'm so glad you're blogging...I can live vicariously through you!

Cuidate,

diana

Posted by: Diana Ricciardone on February 23, 2005 12:24 PM

Corrie, thanks for such a descriptive blog. I feel almost like I am there. I guess every place has holes you have to dodge--I know that the pot holes in Boston right now are terrible. Since I am driving your car, I am trying hard not to hit them. I look forward to seeing pictures at some point. Can they be posted on the Web site? I am so proud of you--your courage and your zest for life. I love you!!!

Posted by: Mom on February 23, 2005 04:26 PM

Hey CJ, what up, i really just hope the best 4 U, remember, UR Missed and luved, and i hope to hear from ya, i will have to read this blog sometime, i think that is the coolest idea, keep it real (KIR)...lata, aaron, and yes i will be prayin for ya

Posted by: Nascarfan on February 24, 2005 12:56 AM

Posted by: Nascarfan on February 24, 2005 12:57 AM

Hey, Co...

It's so fun to hear about your trip. Sounds like you're having a great time. I can't wait to hear more!

Love you,
Leslie

Posted by: Leslie on February 24, 2005 08:17 AM

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