Weeks 35 and 36: Travels to Monteverde, San Jose and Jaco Beach (plus a couple broken toes)

Monteverde:

Before we could enjoy the stunning cloud forest we trekked up sides of mountains and valleys at 4000 feet above sea level. While baking in our car and feeling hazy I became antsy and was eager to stretch my legs in the clouds. Tranquility certainly consumed me everywhere. It wasn’t until I reached the forest itself where I was truly awed at the colossal but silent trees. Everything seemed tangled and tied together as a form of unity. I was walking in an unheard of place that was much different from what I had known. We were in the middle of a National Geographic column.

San Jose:

It was more than a struggle driving to and fro any place in San Jose. Although the drive was rough, the museums were intriguing. We walked the halls of the museum of gold and jade, but my favorite was the Natural Science Museum. They had a grand hall filled with all sorts of shells, butterflies and other insects. Unfortunately, we were the only ones there and it seemed they did not receive much attention from tourists or schools.

Jaco Beach:

Broken Toes :

While venturing at a friends house, he and I started playing soccer with some older guys. We were a couple points into the game when one of their heels was forced in between two of my toes. I had to quit because of the pain and the next day I got it examined and they said both toes were broke near the growth plate. I now have to bandage them and wear a boot. The doctors also said I should be out of sportsfor 8 weeks.