It’s hard to describe life in Jaco without writing a novel and let’s face it, no one wants to read a blog of that length. So for your viewing ease, here are some high point, low points, and everything in-between from my time here in Jaco…
Mosquitoes love me. I have 58 bites at the moment.
It’s warm here, people…Highs in the 90’s and lows in the 80’s plus humidity. Sweating happens at all hours of the day. But I cannot complain about being tan in January.
We walk everywhere! To get groceries, to our various ministry sites, to the beach, to Bible study, etc…as much as I loved driving around in my jeep, I don’t miss him quite yet.
Ice cream tastes better here…maybe because it’s hot all the time.
Our favorite ice cream shop in Jaco.
People honk their horns to say “hello”, “get out of my way”, “I like your shirt”, “Congrats on your engagement”, “I’m passing on your right, don’t run into me”.
They grow spiders BIG here. And apparently they enjoy taking up residence in tennis shoes.
Tico time means things don’t start “on time” but everything still gets accomplished.
Sometimes getting thrashed by a wave causes nose bleeds.
My desire to get dreadlocks has increased.
My friend, Lisa let me borrow her dreads for a minute.
Celebrating my birthday in a different country was so much sweeter than I could have imagined.
The people here wear neon reflective sash’s when biking. I think it’s rad. Receiving said sash for my birthday made my month.
I am victorious because I taught and lead children through Bible stories and singing without feeling inadequate.
Ministry rocks when you stack, wheel borrow, rake, and shovel rocks for days.
I was skeptical but Ceviche is delicious and even better when eaten while sitting on the beach.
Monkeys really do like bananas.
It’s true that one day on the race feels like month and one month feels like a day.
If any of these short comments sparked a “I wonder if there is a story behind that?” please ask more and I will be happy do go into more detail.
In His Grace,
Allie
