The Rainy Season

It has begun. Rain, rain, rain everyday. It used to only be in the afternoon, but now it is wet all day. This is unfortunate for most of our research projects as butterflies and ants, for example, are only out in the sun. It has really made me glad that I chose to come in the dry season (without even thinking about it, really). Although, I have to admit, the storms are pretty cool when you can see them coming from across the mountains.

We are in our last week of homestays. I can't believe time has flown by so fast. I have thoroughly enjoyed staying with a Costa Rican family and will miss my packed lunches and story swapping. The bread my mom makes is amazing. The other day she taught me how to make empanadas full of this sweetened squash type stuff. I think I may have developed an addiction to coffee in the morning--good Costa Rican coffee, that is.

As things quickly wind down here, everyone is trying to take advantage of our last few weeks in this beautiful country. Some of my plans include visiting the area's waterfalls and going out to eat with friends.

Here is a picture of a butterfly I have caught a lot, Morpho.