Leaving on a Jet Plane

My apologies for being MIA for awhile....Life has been so good I didn´t want to pass the time in front of a computer monitor (especially considering how much I love technology...) but as I´m about to take the next big step in my trip, I thought I´d send a quick update before heading on my way.

After 6 AMAZING weeks in Guatemala, I´ll be heading off to Costa Rica on Wednesday to begin the next adventure of this trip. My experience here in Guatemala has been nothing short of incredible and in a way I regret that I have to leave so soon. I´m already planning my itinerary for my return trip to Guatemala sometime in the future...(and, Kate, next time you´re coming with me!!!)

I originally planned to bus from Guatemala to Costa Rica. The trip would take 3 days and make overnight stops in the capital cities of El Salvador and Nicaragua. I was excited to see some of these countries, but after just spending 18 hours straight on buses from Tikal to Xela, and also realizing how quickly I fall asleep on buses, I´ve opted to fly from Guatemala to San Jose...which also affords me more time on the beach in Costa Rica! A girl´s gotta have her priorities! :oP

I just spent a week traveling around the country visiting the Caribbean coast and the Mayan ruins of Tikal in the Peten jungle. I´ll write more and post pictures once I´m settled on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica with nothing to do for 4 days but enjoy the sun, sand, surf, and snorkeling! Then I´ll be off to volunteer on the coffee farm in San Isidro for 2 months, while spending weekends on the black sand beaches of Dominical!!

¡Hasta Luego!