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Published: February 27th 2009
I know, I know.....this time I've been mournfully remiss in my blogging duties. I don't want to say I have a "been there; done that" attitude about this trip but I've almost run out of things to write about. That, and spending a good deal of time online "Skpe-ing" with Wayne, not to mention studying my "nalgas"off, has led me to this day when I realize I owe you all at least one more dose of beautiful Costa Rica before I return home.
I've had quite a few "adventuritas" here in Samara. No big ones this time (no ultralight flying over the ocean, zip-lining through the rain forest, or volcano-watching). I choses to stay close by in Samara, partly to save money and partly because I just love the beach so much. My mini-adventures included milder things such as getting a pedicure on the front porch with the use of the mop bucket, searching out Mel Gibson's house two beaches to the north, motor scootering through a river, and learning to cook Costa Rican food (oh yes it is TOO and adventure--it's ME we're talking about!).
I also had a wonderful experience visiting Xinia's church on Saturday night. It
was the same, yet so very different, than First UMC Austin! Paul is Paul, no matter the language. Visitors still have to stand up and be welcomed. Sermons are sermons and joyous hearts are joyous hearts. It was very moving to feel God's presence as I watched all the people in the room. But it is an Evangelical church and let's just say. . . it lives up to its name! But the thing I found so amusing was how the Costa Rican culture slipped into the mix. There were kids eating potato chips during the service, a dog wandered into the church without much notice, and when the baby in front of me started crying, he wasn't whisked off the the cry room, oh no....the mom just whipped it out and started nursing during the sermon.
And let's not forget that learning Spanish at this level is an adventure in itself! The day we had to talk about "sustainable development" which I couldn't even talk about in English, let alone Spanish, I thought I wasn't going to be able to go on! I've learned (ok, TRIED to learn) more was to conjugate verbs than I can count. But
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He reminded me a little of Wayne for some reason!yet, I'm not there yet. Please, please, please all of you Spanish-speakers out there, NO MAS INGLES! I need to return to Texas and continue to immerse myself. It's so possible in Austin--I just need your help doing it! Today is my graduation day and I have my speech in my head. Wish me buen suerte!
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Cindy
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Fantastic!
Awesome, Jolynn. I can't wait to have you make Gallo Pinto for us at the next Women's retreat! The pictures are great - as always. Can't wait to hear all the tales.