Having fun. Wish you were here!

Tuesday began with a delicious breakfast of fresh fruit, gallo pinto, huevos and other delicacies. We met at our meeting point at 8:00, excited for our trip to San Jose, la capital! At our meeting point, the girls and chaperones shared their adventures from the previous evening with their families. It´s fun to hear the stories of  dancing, walking, playing Uno, talking and just generally taking in life in Costa Rica. After a brief orientation from Muni, about what to expect in San Jose we boarded the public bus. A 30 minute drive brought us to the bustling San Jose. They say it´s the livliest city between Mexico City and Bogota. We explored the center on foot checking out the Metropolitan Cathedral, el Parque Central, and the Teatro Nacional. The girls had some down time where they got to do some shopping and hanging out in small groups with their chaperones. It was a low key morning and I´m pretty sure the highlight for most was indulging in some really tasty sweets! Caramel filled churros anyone? It was very interesting to see a bustling Latin American capital but soon it was time to head back to San Joaquin de Flores, our home. When we arrived back at school, it was time for cooking class. We did some outdoor cooking (you can´t beat that!) where your lovely daughters prepared a delicious meal of picadillo de papas, arroz, tortillas y ensalada. You´ll have to ask them what that means but I can tell you it was really good.  After lunch it was time for the class we were all waiting for. BAILE! We had a blast learnimg Salsa, Merengue, and Cumbia with Luis, our instructor. I think they were pretty impressed with my Latin moves! Spanish classes followed which the girls continue to love. They are all making progress and it is amazing to see what being in a Spanish speaking country can do for their motivation. Tomorrow is our day of service learning. The girls are excited to make a difference for some kids in a country that has been very good to them. Es todo de Costa Rica. Buenas Noches.