¡Adios, Michigan!

I am currently sitting in the Grand Rapids (Michigan) Airport waiting to board my flight to Atlanta. There is a slight delay due to a malfunctioning coffee maker on board the aircraft (Seriously? I love my coffee and all, but that seems a little ridiculous to delay a flight for this!). Hopefully the delay is minimal, as I only have a brief layover before my flight to San Jose, Costa Rica. I am very excited to begin my studies at Veritas University for the next ten weeks! I will be spending the first four weeks studying Spanish. I will then have a weeklong break, when my family--yes all of them!--will join me for a week touring the country. The five weeks after that I will be studying medical Spanish and the Costa Rican healthcare system. I know I will learn so much while I am there, not only improving my Spanish skills but having a great cultural experience as well. I do not know what I am most excited about: the sights, the people, the culture, my family visiting, new friends. How do I choose?!

Mom and me: Pre-security

All ready to go!

Update: The reason for the coffee pot delay is that the machine leaked onto the floor, and beneath the floor are all the electronics. A mechanic is currently checking it out, and we should be on our way shortly. In the meantime, I decided to photograph my shoes--Keens, the #1 suggested choice for all traveling purposes in Costa Rica. They are extremely comfortable and so far well worth the investment at Battle Creek's local shoe store, Rice's Shoes. 

#comfortable

Boarding time!

¡Adios, Michigan!