Some weeks ago, I corresponded with a good friend about our big move from Costa Rica to Arizona. "You may as well be moving to the moon," he wrote back. Quite true. We have moved from the jungle to the desert. From developing to over-developed, rugged inclines to paved flats, Spanish to English, the list goes on.
When we first arrived, it felt a bit like we had landed on another planet. The monotone theme of the houses around us set against the stark desert landscape with clean, orderly streets is totally different from the random, green world we left. For as many houses there are in our neighborhood, it took a while to see any signs of life at all.
They say that culture shock goes both ways. After living outside of the United States for seven years, I admit that stepping back in certainly felt forein at first. This place has a totally different rhythm to it than Costa Rica. It feels good to settle in though, even though it seems a little like we've landed on the moon.
4 comments:
How different indeed! Your going to need to stock up on lotion and eye drops. We hope AZ is working out for you so far. We will keep watching, your journey is fascinating!
no "signs of life" - that was what always hit us every time we came back to our very own neighborhood in the states - compared to the packed streets and front-yard-sitters of Costa Rica, California (and I'm sure Arizona) seems barren!
Hoping you eventually dig out your neighbors :-)
ps - I like your new "about you"!
Adam and Nicole, it is fantastic staying up to date on your adventure as well. The lubrication is flowing full force here, but it feels great to be in a dryer climate.
Julie, there is life in the neighborhood after all. Luckily, it is in the form of a ton of little kids. The girls are finding their place in the pack.
I am happy you like my new "about me" on the blog. I needed to move Open Toe Shoes out of Costa Rica too!
I am looking forward to reading about your big trip to France. I'm sure you're going to have a great time.
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