Well, Sally reminded me that I have not as of yet, informed any readers about our decision to stay in Monteverde another year. There are numerous reasons to continue life here and it certainly was no small move to get to Costa Rica. I will teach science next year, Sally will continue her involvement on school committees and the boys will be teaching me Spanish. We will visit Chicago and North Carolina over summer break, hoping to enjoy gathering with friends and family. Time flies, so if you are thinking about visiting CR, do so. There is much to see and do and we enjoy giving tours!
Highlights of the past few days.
Introducing the boys to the world of climbing up inside strangler fig trees
Finding a black scorpion along the trail on the way to school. (One lucky family escorts 7 or more scorpions out of their house each day, while we have found only two in our house since last July)
Searching for those elusive venomous snakes – the green and yellow Lora and the red, black and yellow striped Coral- only to come up empty handed.
Setting an appointment with Nat Wheelwright to join my 7/8 science class this Tuesday. Nat is an ecology professor at Bowdoin College in Maine, an accomplished researcher, and authority of the natural world here in Monteverde.
Reminding myself that I am 45, not 25, while feeling the pain of a broken rib or two from a tumble playing ultimate Frisbee last weekend. What should I expect when zoning in on the Frisbee and losing sight of the unlevel ground, the rabbit cage, and competitors who are twenty years my junior and 6 inches taller.
Roasting bread and marshmallows over a Saturday evening bonfire and burning cypress to smoke out all living creatures from the house.
Sharing English conversation with Jenny, an employee from the cheese factory two nights each week.
Watching John check-out the home-made pool, compliments of our friend, Stuart...how's the water John?
Playing a mean game of soccer, dogs vs. humans...I think the dogs won!
Checking out the gardens and the trails at the other private school (La Creativa) & wondering how we can incorporate some cool stuff like composting and greenhouses at MFS.
Talking to mom and knowing that she is back up on her feet and taking care of herself again.
Signed: M
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