This year we were so blessed to be invited with our friends Eliel, Rodé and Josué to Siquirres, Costa Rica for New Years. We were there for a week and got to see another part of Costa Rica. We stayed with Rodé's family--12 people in a 3 bedroom 1 bath house. It was small, but cozy--just right! The kids were able to go to the farm that Rodé's dad works at, dig up yuca, plant yuca, drink fresh pipas from the tree, go to Limón, play in a river, play soccer, ride bikes and just hang out with a really wonderful family and friends.
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| Started out as an early morning 1/2 mile walk to the bus stop |
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| With 2 suitcases |
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| On the bus...this one had air conditioning--but the return trip did not |
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| Emme on the bus |
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| It was SUPER hot in Siquirres...this is how the gringos cool off! |
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| Leyton after putting ice in his hair from the freezer |
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| The view of the mountains |
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| Emme, Daddy and Leyton on an old train track |
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| On the way to the farm |
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| Leyton showing his muscles! |
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| Emme being cute! |
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| Eating fresh from the tree bananas |
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| The plant farm where Rodé's dad works |
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| Leyton and Josué working hard with the Yuca |
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| One of the giant yucas...looks like a fish |
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| Job well done kids! |
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| Digging the hole to re-plant the yuca |
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| LEarning how to re-plant the yuca |
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| Emme helping wash the yuca |
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| The sweet lady that let the kids run on the farm and eat all of her fresh fruits and veggies |
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| Fresh from the tree pipa! |
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| Who needs a straw! |
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| A beautiful end to a beuatiful day |
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| These coconut trees are everywhere |
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| Walking the wall in Limón |
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| The boardwalk in Limón |
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| That's my name! |
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| In the park near the ocean |
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| Being hot and cute! |
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| The ocean--this is the Caribbean side |
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| An island right off the coast that you can take a boat to--a hotel and other stuff on the island |
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| Just to the right is the cruise ship port |
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| The big blue building is the hospital in Limón. This is the shore line |
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| Hanging out, looking at the waves |
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| Leyton and Josué hanging out! |
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| Walking the wall between the ocean and the city |
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| One of the small beaches |
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| New Year's Eve Church Service |
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| An old tanker car |
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| Really cool graffiti |
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| The old train station |
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| Rodé walking the train tracks |
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| Look! Another beard--and he isn't homeless!! |
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| Hugs and fireworks at midnight! |
Then we ended the trip with a visit to the river! This was lots of fun for the kids!
We had such a great time in Siquirres! So blessed by the family and friends there! Can't wait to go back again!
Hope all of you had a Great New Year (a little late--I know!)
Blessings!
