Erin's Travel Blog

Day 103 I woke up early with Josie because I wanted to try to get on her outrigger canoe trip. A bunch of people didn't show up, Kelly and Kelsey included. Their hotel ended up being closer to Jacó rather than Puntarenas, where Travelocity said it was. It would have been expensive for them to grab a taxi all the way to the ship and back. If only SAS had told them where the canoe place was (in the same city where they were staying) they could have just met us there instead of losing all their money.  It was so gorgeous. The cliffs looked amazing above the crystal blue water. Pelicans were flying around and roosting in the trees on the cliffs. Something was driving fish up on one side of the boat; they kept jumping out of the water. Clouds were hiding the sun by the time we made it to the beach though. And the water was murky from rain, so snorkeling was not worth it. I went on a hike through the forest instead. We looked for monkeys, but only saw birds, frogs and leaf-cu

Day 102 I made it through finals. Yesssssss. Now I get my tropical vacation in sunny Costa Rica. Some sneaky cruise ship took our spot on the dock in Puntarenas, so now we have to tender in Puerto Caldera until this evening when they leave. This morning I went zip-lining through the rainforest with Kelly and Kelsey. It was so amazing. I'm not sure we had the most optimal location because we didn't see much wildlife, but it was gorgeous all the same. There was a huge group going. I think they should have split us up. They suited us all up and we walked up to the first platform. Watching people fly over the trees to the next platform was really funny. Some people went really fast, and others couldn't quite make it. I learned how to go really fast by tucking up into a ball. It was thrilling. The views were spectacular. However, I am frustrated with Lauren. I was afraid we would miss each other trying to meet up because of the new docking situation. And communicati

I've decided that this is the easiest way to keep everyone up-to-date with the adventures I'm having. I am going to be studying abroad all of this coming academic year (if all goes according to plan). Starting Aug 29 I am going to be on a Semester at Sea , which is a program through the University of Virginia. Then I will be going to Madrid for a public relations internship program through Boston University. But I still have to apply for that. So far, my schedule for this fall is below. Mom, dad and I are flying to the Bahamas on Wed, but it hasn't really sunk in that this is all happening. I have everything I need, minus an outlet adapter, and my clothes are spread out all over my room. I really just can't believe it though. Wait until we're actually on Paradise Island, then I'll believe it. FALL 2008 SEMESTER AT SEA ITINERARY 29 August to 14 December 2008 NASSAU, BAHAMAS DEPART FRIDAY 29 AUGUST 1700 SALVADOR, BRAZIL ARRIVE SUNDAY 07 SE