Settling In

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Buenos!!

I am settling in nicely here in paradise! I have officially started work, or at least training. I've been working the lunch shift, which includes serving meals to guests and working the bar a little. Mostly beer though, so my bar tending skills haven't expanded much. Oh well, I can't complain, it is pretty stress free. Everyone here is really nice, and treat me very well. The ticos (costa ricans) who work here have been very patient and helpful
The other night I "went out on the town" to a restaurant, where the entire town came to watch a big futbol (soccer) game. I guess "our" team won, so it was a great time. Then it turned into a club/dance hall scene, and everyone let loose and had a good time. It took a couple rum and cokes, but I even learned a little salsa!
I've also starting practicing yoga--Lisa is teaching me. Man oh man, if you could see the way this girl can bend!! I have a lot to learn, but it is great exercise and I'm loving it.
Other than that, I have just been taking it easy and practicing my spanish (WHAT A TASK!!!). It is extremely frustrating, and I feel like I'm getting nowhere, but it's only been a week. I've been reassured that I'm making progress...but the people here are just way to nice to tell me otherwise. I've attached some new pics and a video of a monkey, as requested.
Love you all!!

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