Just checked American Airlines and everything looks on time for their flight as they leave San Jose around 2:10 p.m.. They should arrive in Miami shortly after 7:00 p.m. It is in Miami that they will go through customs. Fun Fun! Let’s hope there is no illegal contraband… =)
Mr. Lewis
Seniors – On your last day, take a few moments on the flight home to thank the Lord for this tremendous opportunity that He has blessed you with and for all of the people who have supported you in so many ways. Even write your prayer down on paper because once you land in Philly, all of the moments and memories will become muddled with thoughts of home and graduation and summer plans, etc. There is clarity now, so make the most of it. We look forward to seeing you tonight and hearing your stories! Praying for you!
Mr. Lewis
View on the way to Tortuga
Some tree
Our Catamaran…Calypso
Tiny Islands
Gentlemen from the boat playing for the group
Petting the Pig…which loves to be buried in the sand?!
Lunch on the island…serviche, amazing aroz con pollo, and poundcake with lemon slurry!!!!!
Green Heron
Frigate Bird
Just a normal wild bird in paradise. We had some of these at the hotel.
Typical on the islands
Loading the Calypso
Leaving the island
Francisco and I…he was very accomadating of us and is the tour guide of the cruise, cook, musician, volleyball and soccer player
Missed a spot on his knees-OUCH!
Yes, we had two small pools on the boat, got served fruit drinks and fresh fruit while suffering the commute to and from the island
The end of a wonderful day coming back to the dock
Olivia, Lexi and Ashley – from left to right). They are interns volunteering their time
Some of the staff
Good ol afternoon futbol game
Some Bird!
Got Milk
Frutas everywhere
Loading the bus…oh so typico
Cleaning out the gutters at the Abraham Project- don’t drink this water!
Life in the trenches
The evening meal…more rice and frijolis
Thanking God for a great day
Just Dakota…is it ever-just !
Typical dinner: Rice with some kind of beans, salsa with bread, plantana, greens, a meat….Casado con pescado (usually pollo)
the soccer field-cement, and sometimes; wet
Seniors defending their turf
Carissa taking on the bus driver
seniors just trying to stay up on their feet
Phil schooling the old man
Today we had slightly better working weather as we broke down pallets to reuse the lumber to help build more structures around the facility. We also prepped some walls in the daycare building by washing and taping up for painting to be done.
Ready to work
Breaking apart pallets and removing nails.
lunch time in the cafeteria
Awaiting the bus in the lobby tohead out to work
Guide Dustin Woida and his wife Paola(also a guide which joined our team for a brief time). We had to say goodbye to “Pow” (her nickname) due to her having another team arrive today.
Hey everybody! Mr. Markey was so kind as to allow me to send a message home to y’all, so here I am! Costa Rica is pretty epic. I’m so glad we came. I can’t eat most of the food here, but the people are accomadating, and I have been very well fed. Two nights ago I sprained my ankle, and for two days I’ve been on crutches, but tonight I started walking around again, albeit with a limp. Yay God! Tomorrow I get to hang out with kids ages 3-9 and help teach them English, so I’m pretty pumped about that.
A shout out goes to the 7th grade class (and to Kafran). I hope you guys have been using my gift! Kindness cannot be underestimated, and I am really reminded of that here. People have every oportunity to say mean things, or to make fun, or to just me mean. The cool thing is that they don’t do the mean things that tear people apart! They are so kind, and they just seem happy. God is working through them and doing amazing things. I just hope you guys aren’t forgetting kindness. Make me proud, homies, and fight the good fight.
-Luke
LC Senior Go! 