I changed the title of our blog from Minnesota to Costa Rica to 10 Degrees North. A bit catchy, don't you think? Officially 6 months of living Pura Vida! A mile stone to say the least. The past is the past, and living in the NOW. Such a relief in so many ways.
Wonderful experience occurring every day. We are so blessed. The phrase, "If you do not like where you are, move, you are not a tree" comes to mind. The process of uprooting, letting go of everything that did not serve us, and settling in, what a ride it has been! There have been moments of rough spots, don't get me wrong, but living here gives you a moment to find a solution. And there is ALWAYS a solution.
Finding community, one thing that myself personally was searching for. Wonderful, beautiful people have shown up with open arms. Relationships are being built. Healthy, honest, heartfelt relationships. Everyone has their story, so interesting, for whatever reason they have shown up here. Blessings to each and everyone of them! I am looking forward to the future for all of us.
I guess it was my turn to go to the doctor. Ear infection in BOTH ears. It has lasted 3 weeks. The pain is gone now, and my ruptured ear drums are healing. They still have the feeling of being plugged a bit. I did grab ear plugs at the pharmacy so I can enjoy swimming. Missing that a lot!
Rainy Season is full on! It arrived a few months late, due to El Nino. When it rains, it is a downpour. There could be 6 to 12 inches on the ground in a matter of minutes and usually last about a half hour. It is so green an lush here now. Such a difference from when we arrived. And much cooler.
And the mold monster has appeared. Going to the store today to get charcoal to put in all the nooks and crannies. Windows are wide open, fans on full blast. We left the bitter cold and snow in Minnesota for a tropical climate. Changes need to be made, and procedures need to be adjusted. This too shall pass. A learning experience for sure!
The girls received their first report cards! I am so dang proud of them! Taking them from everything they knew and moving them to a foreign country, with a new language. They are resilient and flourishing. Both of them have straight A's and there teachers gave them very good comments.
Samantha is now officially certified for Open Water! Again, so proud of her! She is soon to be working on her Advance Diving, Rescue Diving Specialty, and then when she is 18 she can become a Master Diver.
Last weekend we went to Granada Nicaragua for 3 days with Avispas Adventures. Amazing time, for sure. Getting pics ready for that Blog. More to come!
Thanks for taking the time and sharing our adventure! Pura Vida and much love to all!
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| Sam's first Certified Open Water Dive with Rich Coast Diving |
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| Hannah goofing off in the pool |
