Visitors!!
One of the highlights of October for us was visitors from good ‘ole California. Our first visitor was Carrie Beeson. She was with us for a week. We had a great time showing her around Costa Rica a bit, and working with her at La Palabra de Vida.
One morning we headed up to Poas Volcano. Despite the clouds and rain, we got a good view of the crater at the top of the volcano. What a good sport Carrie was to hike with us in the rain – even when we weren’t sure we were on the right trail! We were soaked by the time we got back to the car, but it was a fun morning. Carrie got to experience some of the coldest weather that we have had this year. We even had to wear a sweatshirt!
Although it certainly wasn’t planned, we also provided Carrie a bit of excitement when we took her to Zoo Ave.
The birds were wonderful (as were the other animals), but the excitement came in the form of two motorcyclists who crashed into our car as we were making a (legal) left-hand turn. Neither of them were wearing helmets or any other protective gear, and they were attempting to pass us by going into opposing traffic. Only by the grace of God, they both got up off the pavement with only road rash and some minor cuts. They absolutely refused a ride to the hospital and they didn’t want the police or INS (auto insurance) called. (I suspect that they weren’t exactly legal.)
Aside from the touring, we took Carrie up to Los Guizaros where we feed the children and teach Bible studies. Carrie also helped out at La Palabra de Vida. She spoke (and answered lots of questions) in many of the English classes. What a privilege for us to be able to share this ministry with our friend.
The very next week, Adam and Ingrid came down for a week. It was wonderful for us to see them again, but I have to admit that I (Adie) seem to have a melancholy day or two after my kids go back to the States. We also took Adam and Ingrid up to Poas, but we couldn’t see a thing through the clouds.
However, since it wasn’t raining like it was the day we were there with Carrie, we drove over to La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Wow! It was gorgeous. The gardens include a series of 5 or 6 fabulous waterfalls, a butterfly garden, frogs, snakes, hummingbirds, and beautiful flowers. It was a good hike, but well worth it.
Adam and Ingrid went to the beach during the week while Mark and I were teaching. (Oh,,, and we now know a bit more about what beaches/hotels to recommend and which ones to avoid.) Their last day included a trip to Los Guizaros, some shopping in downtown San Jose, and a delicious dinner at a restaurant that overlooks the central valley. Anyone else want to come for a quick visit??!!
One morning we headed up to Poas Volcano. Despite the clouds and rain, we got a good view of the crater at the top of the volcano. What a good sport Carrie was to hike with us in the rain – even when we weren’t sure we were on the right trail! We were soaked by the time we got back to the car, but it was a fun morning. Carrie got to experience some of the coldest weather that we have had this year. We even had to wear a sweatshirt!
Although it certainly wasn’t planned, we also provided Carrie a bit of excitement when we took her to Zoo Ave.
The birds were wonderful (as were the other animals), but the excitement came in the form of two motorcyclists who crashed into our car as we were making a (legal) left-hand turn. Neither of them were wearing helmets or any other protective gear, and they were attempting to pass us by going into opposing traffic. Only by the grace of God, they both got up off the pavement with only road rash and some minor cuts. They absolutely refused a ride to the hospital and they didn’t want the police or INS (auto insurance) called. (I suspect that they weren’t exactly legal.)
Aside from the touring, we took Carrie up to Los Guizaros where we feed the children and teach Bible studies. Carrie also helped out at La Palabra de Vida. She spoke (and answered lots of questions) in many of the English classes. What a privilege for us to be able to share this ministry with our friend.
The very next week, Adam and Ingrid came down for a week. It was wonderful for us to see them again, but I have to admit that I (Adie) seem to have a melancholy day or two after my kids go back to the States. We also took Adam and Ingrid up to Poas, but we couldn’t see a thing through the clouds.
However, since it wasn’t raining like it was the day we were there with Carrie, we drove over to La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Wow! It was gorgeous. The gardens include a series of 5 or 6 fabulous waterfalls, a butterfly garden, frogs, snakes, hummingbirds, and beautiful flowers. It was a good hike, but well worth it.
Adam and Ingrid went to the beach during the week while Mark and I were teaching. (Oh,,, and we now know a bit more about what beaches/hotels to recommend and which ones to avoid.) Their last day included a trip to Los Guizaros, some shopping in downtown San Jose, and a delicious dinner at a restaurant that overlooks the central valley. Anyone else want to come for a quick visit??!!
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