Friday, August 30, 2013

Chilamate & Quepos

We went to Chilamate for the weekend to be there for the meeting on Sunday. It's a little far from where we are staying so we went for the weekend. Also so we could spend some time with this sweet couple! We taught them to play Yahtzee and Spot it! :) We had a sweet little study together on Saturday and then everyone was together for meeting Sunday morning. Then we went to Quepos by Manuel Antonio National Park to meet up with Richard for a few more visits with some that have been listening. So very special to be able to tag along and see the word of God shared just as Jesus would have. It was fun to see Manuel Antonio because we haven't really seen to many tourist places yet. It's a very beautiful place!



Landon checking out the motos with Eladio


My nueva amiga Rose Mary (Rosmy) We had such a fun weekend with this family! 


There is about to be a lot of new butterflies at this farm! Or pretty soon no more leaf to eat...


Dona Beatrice was grinding corn to make corn tortillas. 


Maybe this is why we love visiting this place! Super friendly dogs and sweet little kitties :) Always lots of help for Rosmy in the kitchen. This is my FAVORITE picture!! :) 



Visiting the beautiful farm of Don Simion y Dona Beatrice


Hmm.. What's Landon up to now?? Trying to fix a broken griddle with a saw? .....



Poison Dart Frog just outside Rosmy & Eladio's home


Que Bonita!


Rio Sarapiqui


Such a beautiful place to cool off!


Iguana


Found this picture after we got home from the weekend and asked Landon, What is this?? Oh yeah... forgot to tell you I found a lizard on your pillow.. haha! Good thing I didn't know about it! 


The boys after morning meeting.  Eric, Landon, and Eladio



Waiting for the bus to come with Dona Nelly after Sunday meeting.



It's a Bugs Life



This is Hotel Verde Mar that is owned by our friend Marlene. A very beautiful place close to the beach! 



A view of the hotel from the beach



Manuel Antonio Beach


Nothing like the beach! 







This is the dog Mapache that lives at the home we are staying. He's a great watchdog! We bought him a bone and gave him a bath so he's pretty happy! We have been taking him on walks too :) It's different for us cat lovers but it's fun taking care of dog too :) 


Our first attempt at making Costa Rica style meal. Soup with rice beans and chicken. Although I found out later that actually the beans and rice should have been separate ;)


After all the rice and beans, we have been craving veggies. The bread is something we bought from a very nice man who own a bread store. It's like cinnamon bread. 


Time to give Mapache a bath and get rid of some fleas! 


Our room :) 

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Costa Rica Week #1

As soon as we boarded the plane we fell asleep! We were both so exhausted from last minute running around and saying good bye. We woke up to find this nice breakfast waiting for us :) Love TACA airlines. No hassle! 


When we boarded the plane from El Salvador to Costa Rica, we were told we would basically have the plane to ourselves. Only 12 passengers- got to stretch out! 


Wed night at the Soto's home. Very special fellowship with families from Texas visiting Costa Rica. Darren & Detje lived in Costa Rica for a year with their 2 boys 


Costa Rican Friends


Francisco y Olga



Richard & Efrain - we spent a very special week with these dear servants exploring Costa Rica!


Me and Siany (4 years old)




Mosquito Nets!


Hmm.. looks like the forecast is... RAIN! :)



Brown Eggs for Breakfast! Yum!


Laundry Time! The question is, how long will it take to dry?? 


Good recruitment help :)

Have a great week! 
con un abrazo, 
~Leandro y Alisa

Good-bye...

Saying Good-Bye is never any fun...
My parents came to help out with a few last minute things we needed done especially since we didn't have a car anymore it was a HUGE help! Amazing how hard I tried to be organized, there are always last minute things to do. 



The car was loaded because my parents were taking my brother who just moved to college a few things for his apartment. It was pretty funny!


Last minute haircut from brother (Did I hear an "Oops"? ) haha

A little smile for auntie :)

A big Smile for Auntie :)

Sisters :) 

Uncle Landon & Auntie Alyssa lovin'





Goodbyes to our dear friends John & Lori. We will miss them. It was a fun and joyful last 4 months living with them and we are so happy for the good times we will always remember. 

Packing... Wondering how this is going to work :)

Is there any room for us??

At the airport

Mommy loves



Thanks to everyone who helped us get to this point in our journey! We are looking forward to what lies ahead even though we will miss everyone so much! 
Lots of love!
~Landon & Alyssa