Woke up to find a small indigenous man hunched over my roommate, Pam. Tenttivly, I rose to see if protection was in order, only to discover it was only her dirty clothes hanging on a hook. Relieved, I happily went back to sleep.
In the first hour of my first morning in Limon, I have personally encountered a viper snake, hollar monkeys and came into too close contact with a scorpion. The hollar monkeys look harmless but the the sound they make, similar to the roar of a hungry lion, was scary enough to send Pam and I scampering under the bed like to small mice.
The Almond and Coral Hotel, an echo lodge, where we are currently staying now; is one of the most unique and special places I have ever experienced. To sleep, somewhat protected, yet truly with all the jungle has to offer is amazing. Today we are going to visit the local beach in Limon and maybe do a little local shopping, which the Wat girls refer to as, "shh". I have to say I have a whole new level of respect for the students and teachers of Watkinson, they have happily and confidently handled all of the challenges that natures has to offer. I have witnessed Rachel face her fear of bees; Meghan butterflies; Pam, lice, Mr sailor; his roommate, a 7 inch lizard and my very own girls; Haven and Grace, the biggest challenge of all, me their Mom, in the jungle.
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