Vamos a La Feria

12/06/09


Yesterday and today were spent in town primarily at the local high school. It was basically a school fair. There were little booth-ish areas where people were selling things, educating, holding fun activities, etc. Maria and I had a little space where we talked to passerbys about the sanctuary. We (mostly Maria) made a couple posters that had interesting things on them and the name of the sanctuary. It was not the most interesting event really. But it was nice to be in town still.
Yesterday after we packed up at the school we went to the plaza while we waited for David to come with the boat to pick us up. While we waited we played some very intense games of tag with some of the local children. Loads of fun. Much too long since I've played like that. Before and after that there was also lots of laying on the field and picture taking and climbing on each other.
Also while at the fair, one of Maria's friends who lives in Jimenez passed by. She and her 3 adorable little girls invited us to come over after the fair. We did. The little girls were so much fun. We met one of their neighbors, who when asked his name said “digame senor!”. Well Senor was hilarious. He dances and sings, but only if there is music. And when asked how old he is he hold out three fingers, looks at them, and then puts one down.


12/7/09

Today is one month here. Time goes by quite quickly.

Nothing else terribly noteworthy. Just a few short points really.

Max, the anteater, went to the doctor today. He has had diarrhea for three days and is pretty lethargic in general. David took him and the word is as of now that the doctor gave him a shot and he is just looking weak. No idea what was in the injection though.

I've talked to my parents a couple times and they seem to have their plans down pretty well for their trip. Que bueno!

Internet tomorrow here at the sanctuary! It is tico time we are dealing with, but I'm still optimistic.

Yesterday when we left town it was already dark. On the way back was the most amazing thing. Looking behind the boat, one could see all these small bright lights in the wake of the boat. Que linda! I came to discover that it was zooplankton giving off a bioluminescence. Earl was saying that sometime you can see the path of dolphins through the water because there is a tail of light behind them for 2 or 3 seconds. It was also an incredible starry night. So beautiful. Unfortunately I couldn't get to my camera. Hopefully another time though.

Just felt it was appropriate to have a post of some sort on the one month day.
Ahora, voy a nadar!



12/09/09

Tico Time

It is about 8 o'clock now. This morning Earl said that Francisco, the internet guy, is coming today. Pretty exciting, no?

Last night Maria and I went over to David's house for the evening. We left the sanctuary at about 3 or 3:30. The boat ride was about 15 minutes or so. David lives deeper up in the Golfe Dulce. We got there and were greeted by Mariposa, one of their puppies. So very cute. We then were introduced to his family. His two brothers, parents, wife, and little girl. I ate a freshly picked Limon Dulce. Not incredibly flavorful nor sour like a lemon. I liked it none the less. Watched some of the boys play soccer outside for a bit and then went inside and watched the fish being prepared for dinner. Maria and I then went and played with Estephanie (David's little girl). After that we went Kayaking on the gulf. Maria and I in one kayak and David and Estephanie in another. From the kayaks we watch the sunset or in spanish, crepusculo. Very vibrant. I didn't have my camera unfortunately. The fish we ate for dinner was absolutely delicious. Muy rico. Of course along with the fish were beans and rice. Fine by me. I'm a big fan of the two. Mix them together with some Lizano sauce and I'm a happy camper. During dinner we watched a telenovela called “Dona Barbara”. Afterward David, his wife (can't remember her name...), Estephanie, Maria, and I went back to our room. We played a game called Blokus. It was pretty fun. I have seen it around for years, but never played it. I also made a little anklet. Very simple. Only 7 beads.

I must go though. It is almost breakfast time. Beans, rice, and tortillas. Siempre.

Internet soon!!

2:00 pm

Got that internet. Nothing new since this morning, so pictures.

Maria playing with some girls in the plaza in Puerto Jimenez.


An airbrushed painting on the wall at the high school across from our booth.
Our booth at the school.


On the way to Jimenez on Saturday, we saw dolphins. Que Linda!

A view from the boat while waiting at the Puerto Jimenez marina.
The small little pier/marina at Puerto Jimenez.
Winkie putting on some clothes. (I think it was actually a leg to a pair of zip-off pants)
After putting it on...somewhat.