It’s been ten days in Guanacaste and every time the trees loudly flutter in the wind, I still smile at them in amusement.
I wanted to share a little bit about why I am here. For awhile now, there’s been this internal nudge of what would I be like in a different environment. A place where I woke to the alarm of ocean waves and songs of tropical birds.
The routine of every day had started to feel less like a comfort and more like an unintentional reflex. And with that I started to yearn for new sights, sounds and smells for myself. My heart was dreaming while my head questioned every step; who am I doing this for (myself, or others)? Why would I leave my beautiful home? What would this experience cost me financially? Am I prepared to navigate the unexpected? Could I still celebrate this decision even if it does not live up to my expectations?
Well, here I am writing – waking up to the melodies of song birds every morning. As soon as I step out into the balcony I hear the ocean. I sit in the shade of tall Teak trees. I giggle with the floppy banana leaves swaying with gusts of wind. I have to stop and admire every hibiscus flower along the path to the beach. I feel a magical calm at sunset every evening.
Three things I have learned so far:
*No two sunsets are the same. *Pineapples and papayas are the most delicious I have ever had in Costa Rica. *Body language is crucial to effective communication everywhere in the world.
Two things that surprised me so far:
*Costa Rica is expensive to live in and explore. *The country is extremely diverse in biospheres.
One question I am exploring:
*Could I really let go of all my familiar and comfortable, long term?
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