[Here is another bilingual travelogue entry about my trip to Costa Rica for a Spanish Immersion program.]
ENGLISH TRANSLATION FOLLOWS.
En la tarde del día cuando visité a Turrialba, hice un excursión con mi profesora, Karen. Pensé que este canopy tour habían solamente cables, pero la experiencia incluyó más.
Una sorpresa esperó para mí: ¡Antes el primer cable, debemos hacer rappel debajo de una catarata! Nuestro guía nos mostró el proceso y me explicó en inglés.
Entonces, él me dijo, "¿Está lista? ¡Vaya!" Él pusó mi hombro suavemente.
No podía cambiar de parecer. La situación era misma que mi viaje entiro; aquí, nunca sé exactamente que va a pasar, pero he aprendido que tener confianza. Siempre, todo es bueno.
Por eso, pasé por el borde de la catarata después sólo unos segundos. Durante mi descenso, el agua fluía sobre todo mi cuerpo. A veces, mis zapatos se resbalaban contra la pared de rocas, y mi cuerpo se tambeleaba un poco en la cuerda. Yo recordaba que debía mirar abajo para que el agua no golpeará mi cara.
Tenía un poco de miedo, pero podía hacer lo que yo tenía que hacer. Cuando estaba en el suelo de nuevo, me sentía orgullosa y aliviada. (No sabía que había dos más cataratas.)
Mientras Karen descendía, yo admiraba la belleza increible de la catarata.
Entonces, cuando caminaba, mis zapatos rechinaban. Seguíamos y escuchábamos a nuestro guía, quien nos mostraba un mono y tres perezosos. ¡Que fascinante!
El cable era aún más excitante de lo que yo esperaba. Volaba a través del aire, rodeadá de árboles arriba y abajo. En verdad, era el más hermoso lugar que he visto en mi vida. Oraba sin palabras mientras miraba alrededor.
Normalmente, no soporto estar mojada. Si supe que debía hacer rappel sobre las cataratas, no quise hacerlo. Sin embargo, me alegra que yo tuve esta experiencia.
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| Nos alegramos tener ropa seca y tomamos café caliente / We were happy to have dry clothes and to drink hot coffee |
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On the afternoon of the day when I visited Turrialba, I went on an excursion with my teacher, Karen. I thought that this canopy tour had only zip lining, but the experience included more.
A surprise waited for me: Before the first zipline, we had to rappel down a waterfall! Our guide showed us the process, and explained it to me in English.
Then, he said, "Are you ready? Go!" He pushed my shoulder gently.
I could not change my mind. The situation was the same as my entire trip. Here, I never know exactly what is going to happen, but I have learned to have confidence. Everything is always good.
Therefore, I stepped over the edge of the waterfall after only a few seconds. During my descent, the water flowed over my entire body. At times my shoes slipped against the rock wall, and my body swung back and forth a little on the rope. I remembered that I must look down so that the water would not hit my face.
I was a little afraid, but I could do what I had to do. When I was on the ground again, I felt proud and relieved. (I did not know that there were two more waterfalls.)
While Karen descended, I admired the incredible beauty of the waterfall.
After that, when I walked, my shoes squeaked. We followed and listened to our guide, who showed us a monkey and three sloths. How fascinating!
The zip line was even more exciting than I expected. I flew through the air, surrounded by trees above and below. Honestly, it was the most beautiful place I have ever seen in my life. I prayed without words while I looked all around.
Normally, I can't bear being wet. If I knew that I had to rappel down the waterfall, I would not have wanted to do it. However, I'm glad that I had this experience.
A surprise waited for me: Before the first zipline, we had to rappel down a waterfall! Our guide showed us the process, and explained it to me in English.
Then, he said, "Are you ready? Go!" He pushed my shoulder gently.
I could not change my mind. The situation was the same as my entire trip. Here, I never know exactly what is going to happen, but I have learned to have confidence. Everything is always good.
Therefore, I stepped over the edge of the waterfall after only a few seconds. During my descent, the water flowed over my entire body. At times my shoes slipped against the rock wall, and my body swung back and forth a little on the rope. I remembered that I must look down so that the water would not hit my face.
I was a little afraid, but I could do what I had to do. When I was on the ground again, I felt proud and relieved. (I did not know that there were two more waterfalls.)
While Karen descended, I admired the incredible beauty of the waterfall.
After that, when I walked, my shoes squeaked. We followed and listened to our guide, who showed us a monkey and three sloths. How fascinating!
The zip line was even more exciting than I expected. I flew through the air, surrounded by trees above and below. Honestly, it was the most beautiful place I have ever seen in my life. I prayed without words while I looked all around.
Normally, I can't bear being wet. If I knew that I had to rappel down the waterfall, I would not have wanted to do it. However, I'm glad that I had this experience.
2 comments:
Looks like so much fun! Glad you were able to get some decent R&R this summer! Hope we can catch up soon!
Irene - Yes, it was wonderful! And I would love to get together.
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