Dear KK

Hi Hi Hi!!!

How are you, my love? I’ve thought deeply about your advice… “Narshonna, be safe, have fun, never forget those who have supported you, take pictures, and COME BACK”.

I must admit, Meghan and I were contemplating a way to stay longer, but, we knew you’d be upset with us, so we’ll return to the dirty Jerz as planned. (Fingers crossed) j/k

First impressions of CR:  Things are absolutely amazing! The moment I stepped onto Costa Rican land, the air filtered through my lungs tastings like sweet honey to my body. It's about 80° F with a pleasant breeze.

The plane ride was exquisite—partly because I managed to sleep through most of it, but somehow awoke just before the pilot announced that we were passing over a volcano erupting directly at my window. I unfortunately, did not get my camera out in time to capture it, but I did however, learn about seven volcanoes in Costa Rica. Don’t panic, the eruptions are mild, but are great sights to behold nevertheless. For the reduction of your stress level, Meghan and I will keep a safe a distance should we go to check one out, dear friend.

UPEACE (The University for Peace) is where I work aside Meghan. Currently, we are preparing for the UPMUNC (The University of Peace Model United Nations Conference), which will take place next week. There, we will create resolutions to national and international problems with other graduate students from all over the world. I am also assisting a group of students in directing a play that will depict and discuss issues concerning identity, unity, values, and conflict.  Oh! I may also have the opportunity to work on a production of the Vagina Monologues here on campus.

Meghan and I are both pretty outdoorsy so we’ll do some hiking, going to the beach and canoeing in the near future. There’s so much to do and so little time. The campus and our home are filled with students from many different countries—Ethiopia, South Korea, Columbia, India and much more and of a variety of religious backgrounds.

And there dogs everywhere! They are really sweet, though. The dogs make me think of you and your hilarious reactions to wandering animals. LOL

Any who, I miss you so! The first photos are soon to follow this post, which are dedicated to you, my friend.

Infinite blessings,

Narshonna

PS You’ve inspired me to create a daily schedule. Hopefully, this will keep my workout routine and prayer time regular! Thanks for all you do, bella!

Meghan and I on our first city bus ride!

The lovely view from the plane. Somewhere below,  there's a volcano erupting!

Colones! Even the money is beautiful!

Motorcyclists everywhere!

My bedroom

My bathroom. 

And yes, the bikes are parked outside my window

The living room!

The front yard porch

Young bamboo tree

Mangoes from from the front yeard

An orange tree

A solar powered microwave

And Nikki <3

UPeace

John Marti, Founder of UPeace

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