Estoy aqui

Good news: I made it! I didn't have any problems catching my flight this morning (although I did have to hike across the entire airport to find a Starbucks...literally from gate 41 to gate 11), I cruised through customs (the guy even told me my Spanish was good), and my driver was right on time to pick me up and take me to school. Naturally, I've made a fool of myself more than once already as I prove my ignorance in Spanish to all the native speakers, but all is well. I've been tested on paper and orally, and I'm currently enjoying arroz con pollo y ensalada (rice with chicken and salad) for lunch. Pretty sure I'll have that for dinner, too...and probably for lunch and dinner tomorrow...and the next day...good thing I like it! Plus, they give "Jenna-sized" portions here, aka, the entire plate is full for $3. I embark on my first real adventure in an hour as I take a walking tour through Heredia and exchange my money. Pray I don't get ripped off! Then it's home to meet la familia. I'm still a bit overwhelmed and feeling slightly lost, but I refuse to be anything but excited. Hasta luego!