Another new enviroment.....

Another week, another town. I am now in rural west Costa Rica at language school. The main industry in this town is coffee and sugar. It is in a valley, surrounded by mountains. So it reminds my of the Yarra Valley, where I grew up.
We started classes yesterday. It is very relaxed, classes in the morning and free afternoon except for 2 days per week, when we have a cooking class or extra language classes. I am in a class with just one other which should increase my learning pace.
I am living with a local family, who are very friendly. My host mother cooks tortillas everyday, sometimes twice a day. Everyday I feel bad at the effort she goes to. Making the dough, patting it out into a round shape, dry frying in a pan, toasting over a fire.
Had my first hot shower since I arrived in Costa Rica today which was very exciting. There is no hot water, except for instant heating so it is still lukewarm, but I felt like I was at the Hilton, even though there was a gecko outside! These form of hot water showers are known as widow makers or suicide showers, but I am assured they are safe!
Apologies for the lack of contractions, this key board is a bit messed up. The question mark in under the underscore button and I can not find the apostrophy!