well a big hola from sunny costa rica. it is absolutely beautiful. i am currently on the north west coast of costa rica in a place called playa flamingo. it averages about 80-90 degrees every day so should get a tan! i'm living with a tico family and they are really nice. they have two children who like to 'help' with my homework but they're nice. we communicate just about but my spanish is improving so our conversations are now more than a sentence. the spanish lessons are from 8-12 every day and i'm really enjoying it. yesterday i went on a sunset cruise {aka booze cruise}. was loads of fun! snorkelled but there wasn't many fishes. got a little sunburn but it will go brown eventually so hey. so far my only complaints are the monster ants that come indoors at night and the fact that the loo roll doesn't go in the loo but a little bin, yummy! well better go this is expensive and need all my money for trips to exciting places. hope all is well with you guys and keep in touch. don't forget my website. forgot my usb cable to upload photos today but next time. www.offexploring.com/vcockram adios!