Happy 4th of July!

Hola and Happy 4th of July to all my North American friends!

So today is the day. We fly back to Minnesota for 2 weeks. Whew....we first arrived in Costa Rica on April 8th 2014 and now taking a trip back. Mixed emotions this morning, excited, curious, waking up feeling I will miss my new home. That is a wonderful sign!

We took a trip down to the beach with another family yesterday afternoon. It was so hot here! The ocean was cool and the waves were coming in. I was sitting on the beach as the sun was going down looking at the silhouettes of the children playing in the surf. An overwhelming feeling of peace came over me, and I thought to myself, this is what Pura Vida feels like. What an amazing place to raise our children. Things are not perfect, and we are still learning, but I still feel like I am on an adventure.

I was speaking with my dear friend from Hondorous a day ago and some ideas came about. Only took me a few months to "get it together", though giving myself a break since we planted ourselves in a new country in what seems like a matter of hours. LOL!

I am not going to sugar coat it, the cost of living is more than what we expected. Not crazy high, but on our new budget, it is stretching it a bit tight. Again, there is always a solution.

My friend Mileth knows everything that is growing outside and the seasons. What a wonderful gift she has and I am excited to learn from her. When we return, we are going to start a pantry for both of our families. Cashews, almonds, wild cilantro, lemon balm, mango's, papayas, you get the feel of this. Roasting, blending, preserving with all that nature has to offer. Ding Ding! There is no reason to buy these products and their counterparts at the store! I guess I just needed to ground myself once and for all and start looking outside of myself. They also have an outdoor oven, how wonderful to make some bread!

And then starts the tincture making. This really excites me. To be able to have your own Apothecary at your finger tips. We are also going to make screens for drying herbs.

My intent on this is to expand. Supporting both of our families and doing what we love. Excellent I say!

Time to finish the last of the packing. Riding on the wings of Angels today.

Much love to you all!

Pura Vida!