Goodbye

Samara, a sleepy little surf town located on the Pacific coast of the Guanacaste Penisula in Costa Rica. Filled with a rich communal atmosphere and secluded by their notorious dry forests that give the area a green vivacity from May until December. Samara grew on me during my five weeks there. What started as a general distaste for the culture and isolation of the town turned into an appreciation for the close friendships made with the locals, and taking "pura vida" lifestyle to the extreme. After every trip I have been lucky enough to have been a part of, there is always a handful of moments that will forever hold a special place in my heart and remain the most meaningful and nostalgic long after my return. In the moment, regardless of however simplistic or insignificant they may seem, something about them resonates and becomes the catalyst for personal change. During my time in Samara, it was the Mareas Academy's students appreciation and acceptance of me as a teacher during my stay. The staff was encouraging and extremely accommodating, as they helped me expedite the process of re-planning my trip due to political unrest in Nicaragua.