I'm In Jaco!

I am in Jaco. We arrived yesterday afternoon by taxi. The town is tiny and really Americanized. I was expecting a quaint little zocalo and diverse parts of town but this is alright. The beach is nice, huge, and has great waves at high tide. Basically there's one street with a few bars and restaurants and tourist shops on it, but other than that there's not much to do but chill by the pool. I can't really compare it to anything ive seen before. It's neither developed nor rural, but somewhere in between. Construction and signs are everywhere advertising huge condo complexes and hotels. Its kind of sad. But I have to make the best out of it for the 7 weeks I'll be here. I'm pretty sure surfing will keep me occupied for most of the time... It better. There are snorkling tours and sportfishing expeditions that I will probably be able to do as well. I'll know more once I start school.

We visited "La Escuela Del Mundo" today and talked with the owner, Bryan. It seems like everyone there is a lot older than I am. That could've been expected, but I just hope they're as pale and bad at spanish and surfing as I am so I don't feel too young. The campus is beautiful with a pool, hammocks and bikes to ride to the beach. The family I'll be staying with knows I'm here and maybe we'll meet them tomorrow. I'm really excited.