The boys started school on Monday, yet already had a day off due to Mother’s Day (August 15) which is a national holiday here! It was nice to ease into things with a 4 day week. Both boys have a “translator” for their classes which are taught in Spanish-Art, Music, P.E., and Swimming. Kind of cute.
At the end of the first week we attended a “Welcome Back Bash” that was sponsored by the school and PTO. It was at a beautiful restaurant that has a swimming pool, playground, and zipline. It was pretty nice to say the least!
Our “new” car
After renting a car for the first 3 days of our stay, we decided we needed to purchase a car ASAP. Fortunately Edgar, the local man who brought us home from the airport (and our landlord set us up with), found us a couple of potential cars to buy. We found a 1996 RAV4 with 183,000 miles (with lots of new amenities like tires) for $6,000. Apparently this is a good deal down here! Mind you, in the United States, this car is likely worth around $2,000. We are hoping that she retains her value and we can resell her when we leave!
Our dog, Soca
For those of you unaware, our dog Soca is staying with my principal, Rebecca Zahn, and her family. We are so blessed that they were willing to watch her for this year that we are gone and it sounds like she is having as much fun as we are! She is truly being spoiled and hear that she apparently has her own pool!
We are afraid that she may not want to leave!
Other experiences…
Ray’s first Costa Rican haircut! One thing cheaper than in the U.S.-less than $6.
Our first “feria” hosted on Friday nights in our town. Food, fun, lots of goodies for sale, and free dogs!
More beaches and hunting for shells…
And wonderful food! (The plate shown is a “casado” and a local favorite-beans, rice, salad, plantains, and a meat. This one was about $8.00, but can run as low as $5.00)
Beilman's Trip to Costa Rica 