Let the countdown to Costa Rica begin!

I know... it's been forever since my last post and that one wasn't even that great. Don't worry, blogisphere, I've been practicing my blogging skills and I think I might be getting better. Fast forward to today... I'm going to Costa Rica in April! AHHHH! So exciting. I'll be traveling with Ecology Project International, http://www.ecologyproject.org/ to work with leatherback sea turtles. No big deal, just international travel, sea turtles, rain forests, and white water rafting. It's like the ultimate adventure and I get school credit for it!

We had one of our classes tonight about the trip. One of our reading assignments is this awesome website, http://www.turtleprotection.org/english/home/. I can't wait to be there taking amazing photos and experiencing the rain forest! I learned that poison dart frogs are only harmful if I pick them up and lick them so I can't wait to get up close and personal with them, minus the licking. 

All the talk about packing lists, what to bring, and our possible itinerary has me giddy like a kid at Christmas. Luckily Santa did pack my stocking full of things for this adventure. Red Light head lamp, deet-free natural bug spray, camping toilet paper. 

Now added to my must have list

Waterproof camera

Biodegradable toiletries

a pair of pants that zip off to shorts

I can't wait. Reading about sea turtles, Costa Rica, ecology, and learning some Spanish. I can't wait to learn more so I can post more later!