Kristin, your blog and pics are amazing. I check every once in awhile to see if you've added anything. You are obviously having a great time and have shared some very funny stuff!! I can totally relate to falling in the street and the BUGS. I saw a bug in my hotel room in Florida that was downright scary. I don't know how to say have fun in Spanish. I just stick to mas cerveza and bano. Ha. Hope to see you sometime soon!

Kristin,

Your blogs are proving that you have immursed sp? yourself into the culture in which you have joined for the short term.

Your experiences can only be truly understood by others who have experienced the same. I am glad that you have learned about "the Ugly American" and at the same time have learned to appreciate the advantages that you have come to expect simply by being born into the "land O'plenty".

As for the 8 legged creatures who share your domicile...The c*** roaches are known in the American Tropics as Palmetto Bugs. Harmelss, but big as as mice! they have been known to stand on their hind legs to fight! Yikes!!!

And the spiders...I have nothing to say but shake your shoes and underwear every morning and your blankets at night. One of my first nights alone in Florida when I was 21 had me wanting to call the fire department for help!!! However, I solved the problem by taping a shoe in the end of a broom stick in case the spider was a jumper!!!

We head for the beach tomorrow. Look forward to checking in upon our return!

Stay safe and keep trying new things and recognize the dignity of risk if the risk is resonable....

As Ahma would say, "In time, on time, a little but ahead of time is a better time!"

Love, Jill

Kristin I love love love reading your blogs......... I am so glad you are over there having this wonderful experience Like Julie said Im glad I can live your adventure through your eyes b/c god know's I would never be able to do that. Cont. to have a major blast! Love you bunchs TITAN!!!! - Lindsey

P.S. I've lost 30 lbs now...... Im still going.....

Hey girl!! what a time you are having.....think about this....tonight is CG's graduation....2 years ago we were there watching you graduate after 12 years of school....not knowing what you would be doing today.... So keep enjoying each day...Love you, Vickey

P.S. -- next year at this time we will be back at CG watching Kyle and Tyler graduate...

Hey Kristin girl...what adventures - - bugs, beaches and how about boys??? I am so happy that you have adjusted so well to your home, classes and new friends. We are all living your adventures through your eyes - thank you for that. Continue to soak it all in. Until next time....God bless and keep. P.S. Kuddos for making good choices :)

We are reading your newest blog together and laughing out loud --- You are having the time of your life! Luv You, Mom--Now here's Ahma-

Your pics and blogs are so funny. As your Ahma always said to you "It's better to be early. When you are on time you get what's left." Cruise ship or bus. Ahma love you too!!!!

Hi Daughter, Love reading your blogs!! I LOL about the cockroach in your room......researching the critter as he camps under your bed. That's funny stuff! It sounds like your trip is exceeding your expectations and that is wonderful! Do you think you will be ready to leave in 8 weeks? Call when you get a chance. Love You!! DAD

Hey, How ya doin?   Love, Kyle

I have enjoyed the pictures!  Continue to savor every minute and every memory that goes with it.  This is the time of your life!!

Are there any spiders around there? 

Love, Jill

Hey Kristin, I saw you have Starbucks, tapas, beer and wine.  So , where's the diet coke????   How bout that beautiful architecture.    All your pictures are awesome and by the way your room is so tidy!  Adious, Tedro Frinko

Hi Kristin -  Just viewed all your pictures..they are great..so happy you are having a wonderful time.  Enjoy your blogs too.

Love you - Pop and Gram

Hi My Dear Kristin,

Your pix are the perfect ending to a great weekend.  I so looked forward to getting home from the lake to sit down and live for a few moments in your world!  I got your fun voice mail last eve in the middle of a thunder storm so your timing was perfect!  Your PIX are fabulous and I am so happy to meet Juan and your roomie.  Your friends all look to be just like you!  Hey , I like the bowl your bean soup is in.  How is the tapas food?  I have been looking up some of the offerings and they all sound great and your kind of nibbles.   Your room is so tidy and so is the cute liitle kitchen.  Did Juan like the candy necklace?????????    Maybe you can find some kiddo's to share them with!   We missed you at the lake.   I think you have a day trip coming up so keep us posted on that excursion..............We can see that you are happy and well and oh so LUCKY!!!!!!!!!! Love from Mom, Ted, and Kyle for tonite!           Remember that moon is OUR moon!