Carly: Fiestas and Goodbyes

       Andrew and Ilan left on Thursday and the whole school was sad to see them go. This is a testament to how quickly we bonded with everyone and formed such a tight community in the three weeks they were here. I feel like we have already made friendships that will last a long time. Shockingly, the person who misses them the most, besides me, is Dr. Gabriel's son Ricky. While very shy at first, Ricky quickly warmed up and became very attached to all of us. After the boys left, he told me that he wished they were his real brothers. I know he, along with the rest of the school will be thrilled if they ever come back to visit.
       While this was a sad week for most of the high school at Del Mar, they were also very excited because Las Fiestas was this weekend. I would describe Las Fiestas as a mix between a carnival and rodeo. It lasts three or four days and comes once or twice a year, I think. I went on Saturday night. There were many different activities, and it was also just a great time to hang out with friends and meet new people. It felt like a good look a the community and culture of Nosara because it was the most people I have seen gathered in one place here and it seemed like more of a local crowd.
       Overall, this has been another great week in Nosara. I'm thrilled that I still have two more months here, but I wish the boys could have stayed too.