2 days to go

I started packing 2 days ago. Before that I was SICK! It was horrid. I was so worried that I would not be well when I got on that plane. I really hate to fly sick. I had a sore throat, fever and a stuffy nose. I am not 97% better which is fine with me.

The itinerary for the the trip has change a little. Instead of taking my father's car we are going to be renting a truck or some thing big with 4X4. It will make the man feel a little bit better about driving around during the rainy season. We will be spending one night at the beach then heading for few hours at the thermal waters and then spend the night next to Arenal Volcano. The drive to Monteverde spend the night in the could forest. Now that I think about it we might want to wait and do the hot springs after everything so we are not in a rush to find some place we have never been. I guess we'll figure it all out when we get there.

8 days until Costa Rica.

I'm starting to get prepped for C.R. Pre-packing, getting goodies together and getting list from the family to import back in to the states. I'm looking at what I will need (as far as cloths) and what I want to take and narrowing down my options. I'll also be going through The Man's things and pick out stuff for him. I have to keep reminding myself "It's only a week, only seven days, really only five days because of traveling...... it's only a week. A few shirts, pants and the necessities..... that's all." It's really hard to do because I've never gone for less then 2 or 3 weeks.

As far as importing back to the states, the main thing that people want is coffee, coffee, COFFEE! You might be wondering why would my friends and family be wanting coffee? Well after you have had premium Costa Ria coffee and only paid 2 bucks for a pound, it's hard to spend the money on the "good stuff" here. I can't wait to have coffee there. It is so less acidic there, I love it. I HAVE to drink milk in my coffee here. There, no way not needed. It's lovely. :sigh:

I've found out more of the plan of the few days that we are there. We will be spending 2 days and one night at this hotel which my brother has stayed at. Then at the hot springs for a day or so. Sadly, I know I'm going to have to go get my license renewed. I'm not happy about sitting around for a few hour waiting in line. And you think the DMV here is bad... HA! You know nothing! :P I know I will be spending a few hours getting gifts and such. Happily, I already know what I want and that it should make it easier. I'm still wait on lists from the family and that might make things a little harder but we shall see.

Okay off to bed. I need to wake up and go to the gym.... not that I have time to get my body beach ready but I have a wedding to go to in 3 weeks so I'm trying to slim down.