Blogs from Central America Caribbean - page 1938

I'd like to say this whole shitty buisness is over (knock on wood) but we'll see for sure once I come off the meds. Those end tomorrow morning. Today hung around the house some more. Jills and I went out to get a new water jug from the corner store. I wore long sleeves, sunscreen and a hat... lol. Our spanish was definately a little rusty. We got a big jug though and also two cokes in glass bottles. The guy was saying something to us in Spanish. We told him we didn't understand and he got out the plastic bottles. We didn't know what he was saying so we said that no, we'd like the glass bottles. He then opened them and poored them into a plastic bag (kind of like a sandwich bag) with ... read more

Hello everyone, I am back in Canada now after a three week experience of a lifetime in Grenada. I will just recap the past couple of days to finish off this travel blog. Friday at St. Ervans was a beautiful day of reflection and hanging out with friends. We had reports and a newsletter as well as thank you cards to put together for CANACOM in the morning. We then had a reflective walk around the property of the retreat centre thinking about different things and reading some scripture passages with our friends. We also shared and committed to our mission type projects for home. I am going to be looking at helping with music with youth and children at my church and continuing to look for ways to develop my music ministry through leading and ... read more

Livingston Well Livingston was the soft landing that I had hoped for. I wasn’t feeling to happy the last few days I was in Belize but I wasn’t quite ready for full Latin America again, so Livingston was the place to start. I got off the boat and went to customs, the lady was so helpful she even found someone who could speak English to point out who the scam artists were, waiting for easy targets. Literally a few buildings up the hill to the left was the hotel I stayed in, all very quick and easy. There is a dude that works in this place called Harold. He is a tour guide and translator; he speaks several languages including his native Garifuna. This man was so helpful and full of tips and advice that I ... read more

The most common expression used by expats (yet the locals talk about it as well) refers to the punctuality, speed and efficiency with which things get done here in Costa Rica, this expression is “Tico Time”. Ticos are native Costa Ricans, and they move at a pace which could infuriate the most saintly among us. A 20 minute errand can turn into an all day affair depending upon your luck. While I have experienced this phenomenon before, the first time I really felt affected by Tico Time was this past Friday. Rachel and I decided to open a bank account. It seemed like a prudent idea, and the bank that we chose to use has internet banking, ATMs all over the country and the feel of a very comfortable, upper-tier bank. Everyone in the place speaks ... read more

So after a rough night lastnight where I had a scare and fear that something was seriously wrong with me, I got a really good night sleep. I probably slept almost 11 hours. It was much needed. Today I feel a lot better... still got some shits but WAY LESS! YAY! lol... love how you all now know about my bowel movements. hehe. Chris said this is totally normal and that all of us get to know each other's bathroom habits. Lovely. I actually had my apetite back today too. I started the day with only an apple (I peeled it, don't worry!) for breakfast, and then some Ritz crackers for lunch. Not much I know, but then at dinner I ate a whole bowl of pasta with sauce, plus had a granola bar for snack ... read more