I just got accepted into the program a couple days ago, so I'm a bit in shock. Bah! Less than a month. There's barely even enough time to start a countdown. Think I need to go spin in circles for a bit - coherency will return shortly.
Anyway, I am excited to learn how to gracefully integrate my (occasionally unorthodox) views within a stricter Christian community as well as discover hands on techniques to promote sustainable development. I've been searching high and low for an opportunity like this! How often does one get the chance to combine two of their loves AND go to an amazingly beautiful place (ALL THE BIRDS)?
Oh, more logicistics, just for reference. I will be in Heredia, Costa Rica from January 17th through the end of March. After that, I'll go on an outreach to an unknown location until the beginning of July. Finally, I fly back to Seattle on July 7th. It'll be a long trip - especially since I don't know Spanish. "No entiendo" will become my new favourite words.
One more thing, for more information on the program or the YWAM base, here's a link: http://ywamheredia.com/training/ears/
They also have a fb page that is updated moderately regularly.
Please think of me and post travel tips! Either here or on facebook, whichever works. Hopefully, this blog will stay current, but I know myself well enough not to promise anything :)
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| Picture from the first time I was in Heredia - Youth Mission Trip 2010. I barely remember the base. Somehow, I think this experience will be a bit different... |
