The arrival

Hola Todos!

A beautiful sunrise in the mountains of central Costa Rica pulled us from our beds this morning. Although our elevation is only about 2150 feet, it seems we are much higher as the clouds settle into the lush green hills around us like cool blankets. The skies are crystal blue in the morning and we are enjoying warm afternoon thunderstorms. In the village of Tuis, we are as likely to see a man riding a horse past our window as one riding a dirt bike, both are common forms of transportation.

Yesterday was spent shopping, touring the city of Turrialba and learning how to use the local bus system to get around. We became acquainted with one of our language professors when he dropped by the house to give us a pop quiz. Within hours on the ground we were already trying to think in espanol. And our day ended as we enjoyed a Costa Rican welcome dinner at the school. It was precious to hear how the prayers of Hector, the Director of the local mission, prepared the way to bring us to this remote place of the world to learn and to minister to his people. We are excited to see what God is going to do with our time here.

Praises:
Travel was safe and we have experienced NO sickness as of yet. (except Jenni's motion sickness, which she would say was life threatening)
We feel very safe in our new close knit neighborhood.
We are officially immersed in the Costa Rican culture and language, it is sink or swim now!
The children each made one friend today and have spent several hours trying to figure out what on earth the others are saying.
The water is SAFE for drinking, swimming, toothbrushing and washing!

The closest large town, which is a thirty minute bus ride,Turriabla.

Coffee with our new friend and tour guide, Sade.

Testing out those new ponchos.

Our home for the next two months. Que bonita!

These trees in the local parque were filled with sleeping slothes. Later we enjoyed walking to school in the rain.