I hate goodbyes

I don't want to go home. I'm not ready. But the airport made me truly never want to return to Costa Rica. Couldn't check into my flight until almost noon even after one of the security guards told us 11am was when check in would start. I swear, all they did was change the JetBlue signs to US Airways, and all the JetBlue workers changed their shirts to US Airways shirts, and then they came out to check all of us in! I will never fly US Airways again; it was a pain in the ass, and I was trying to stay as calm as possible. You all know what a high patience level I have! :) It really took every ounce of me to not become an ugly American. I kept telling myself that this is a different place. It didn't help that the woman on my flight from the group was complaining about everyone. (Kelly, you know who it is. And Edwin, if you're reading this, please ignore all I just wrote. I know if you had been there, there would have been no problems!) I was NOT going to let this experience at the airport ruin my opinion of this wonderful country. If, no WHEN I go back, I guess I'll just have to stay!

Costa Rica has been such a treat! Paulo came over to the hotel this morning to do some work stuff, so we got to see him again. I'm going to miss a lot of people from this trip! I had a lot of fun with Susie and Karla; I'm going to get Susie to catch the travel bug yet! I feel as though Kelly is a kindred spirit (a girl who knows how to flip the bird!)...traveling and such. Kathryn has been so patient with everyone, and we have our theme song! Lesley and Angie are a blast! And, of course, Edwin. He has been the best guide of his homeland. I've told him he has an open invite to Chicago anytime; I hope I can be half the host he was to me. I've learned so much from Edwin about the country and how important it is to do something you're passionate about, and I had a good time doing it (though most of you know I'll make fun where there isn't any). He was fantastic. I'll take any tour he does!

And that's it! In a few hours, I'll be able to sleep in my own bed...I am looking forward to that! I haven't gotten a full night's sleep in over a month!!! One day I'll learn how to sleep in strange places. For now, though, I'm dreaming of where I can go next...suggestions??