Well, the parentals have just left for the airport and I am now on my own again. It was such a joy and a blessing to have them here with me. We had an amazing time. It seemed much longer than 9 days and we lived it to the fullest. They are such amazing people and I learn so much from them. They tackled everything with gusto and didn't hold back from the zip lines, horseback riding, local buses, trecking through the rainforest. They had great stamina and soaked it all in.
I am so blessed to have their generosity of spirit and to share the experience with them. Parents are always supposed to be loving and caring, but it is harder to accept lavish generosity like a luxury trip when you're an adult. I am thankful for the special time together while we are all healthy and can take advantage of it. It will be a special memory forever.
The one thing we were unable to do is go to the observation tower. There just never seemed to be time to fit it in, so I wanted to do it on the morning before we left. My mom said she'd go with me, even though her knee was a little swollen, anyway we didn't know what we were in for because we'd never done it before. We thought the fastest way to the tower would be the nearest trail, which happened to be straight up the jungle hill. It's hard to appreciate the experience without being there but let's just say, we didn't make it, but we had a great time. The ground was still wet and the leaves were slick, as were the roots sticking out. It was a narrow trail in places with a steep drop off on the side. I got really close to making it but then I caught my toenail on a cement block and pulled it back. Yes, it hurt!! I tried to keep going because I REALLY wanted to see the view from the top, but I was getting worried about how I was going to get down and we had to soon leave. So, very unlike me. I stopped and came back with my bloody toe. We carefully made it down, which was much harder than going up and I have never been drenched in so much sweat in my life! It was pouring from me. In fact I took off my shirt and went most of the way in my shorts and bra because I needed something to wipe my face. However, we did see some great views and I felt wonderful and exilarated. I didn't have any trouble with my asthma, which has been terrible all week and my legs felt strong, probably from all the climbing we've been doing. So, I'm happy to report I'm getting in better shape. I really want to keep it up. I've been waking up around 6:30 without trouble and going to bed around 9:30. It's such a different life, but I'm loving it. I love that I can have new experiences and learn new things about myself. I'm blessed beyond measure. Peace friends.
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Yes, we are home. Safe, very tired, and somewhat sore but happy to be back from a great vacation. It was such a pleasure and blessing to be able to share time and build memories with Laura. Our Spanish improved each day but we would have never been able to do without Laura, our translator.
Raising children is challenging, demanding, time consuming and salvific as I'm sure most parents can attest. However, it is worth it when they become adults and your best friend. There is nothing better than sharing the good time life experiences with your adult children.
We had a fantastic, exhilarating time and as Laura said we built memories that will last a life time. We are so thankful and blessed to have been afforded the opportunity.
The saying in Costa Rica is "para vida" the Good Life .... and it is. The people are so kind, so laid back, and very patient. It's a small country with as much traffic as we have here in the USA but no "ROAD RAGE." They look out for and care for each other and really know what customer service is all about. They are proud of their country and rightfully so. They are ecologically minded. They take care of the land and the many gifts God has entrusted to them. We could learn a lot from them.
I can't vouch for the hammock but if you ever get a chance .... visit Costa Rica... you won't be sorry.
Thanks for the memories daughter! Be safe.
Love, Dad
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