Day 17
2-19-14
Another easy day, not much to report. I had my run on the beach and helped Ryan do science experiments that were part of her school work. Then we worked togehter on a book she is writing. We spent alot of time just brainstorming ideas and then she drew what her characters will look like. I was in awe of her artisitic ability yet again! Since school ws closed in PA due to snow, I gave Tristan a free day and he played online games with his PA friends much of the day. He was delighted!
Kyle took a trip into Tamarindo by water taxi - yes the crocodile spot! He came back saying he is very glad we did not choose to ive in Tamarindo. Our spot here in Playa Grande is so peaceful. Tamarindo has casinos and tourist traps and lots of bars, so just not the family friendly environment we want. In the evening we enjoyed another beautiful sunset as a family and then came home for a swim and a nice dinner.
by Kyle
I am thanking my lucky stars I did not choose to live in Tamarindo. I for sure wouldn't have enjoyed the surroundings and I know that I would not like my kids to be in those surroundings on a day-to-day basis. It's not all bad. I run into great people, where you take the time to talk to them. They are very nice and have a lot to tell and talk about. When they get past the fact that you are not a tourist and you live here, then things change and people open up a little more. Like when ou ask where can I go to swim, they will say a certain spring that costs $30 a person. Then when you say you live here and you want a local spot, they might tell you to go across the stree and under the gate and there is a spot that is free. I guess that is how it works in any tourist spot.
Day 18
2-20-14
We have all adapted to a great routine. Kyle and I get up with the sun and drink coffee together. Kyle usually does his facebook post then too. We get the kids up about 6:00 and leave together for a walk on the beach. Our morning walks have become just as fun as our sunsets. Afterwards, I go for a run and then we have breakfast together before the kids start their school work. During the day I help the kids with school, do pilates, write my blog, and research the different things we can do here in Costa Rica. Ryan is also working on some great writing pieces and I get to be her editor, which is a lot of fun. Kyle surfs, fishes, naps and recently started drawing again - which is awesome! I'm looking into a pottery class in Tamarindo - but I would have to cross those crocodile infested waters to get there - ugh. Everyone does it by boat taxi - like it is nothing. Some people even wade or swim!
Our afternoon was an interesting one and I wish I had photos, but I don't. We recently returned our rental car, so for transportation right now we have one bike. We decided to participate in a community event - a beach clean up followed by yoga and soccer on the beach. However, the meeting location was at the other end of town. So Kyle said, no problem, we will just take the bike and "piggy back". The kids and I said "Whaaaat?"
2-19-14
Another easy day, not much to report. I had my run on the beach and helped Ryan do science experiments that were part of her school work. Then we worked togehter on a book she is writing. We spent alot of time just brainstorming ideas and then she drew what her characters will look like. I was in awe of her artisitic ability yet again! Since school ws closed in PA due to snow, I gave Tristan a free day and he played online games with his PA friends much of the day. He was delighted!
Kyle took a trip into Tamarindo by water taxi - yes the crocodile spot! He came back saying he is very glad we did not choose to ive in Tamarindo. Our spot here in Playa Grande is so peaceful. Tamarindo has casinos and tourist traps and lots of bars, so just not the family friendly environment we want. In the evening we enjoyed another beautiful sunset as a family and then came home for a swim and a nice dinner.
by Kyle
I am thanking my lucky stars I did not choose to live in Tamarindo. I for sure wouldn't have enjoyed the surroundings and I know that I would not like my kids to be in those surroundings on a day-to-day basis. It's not all bad. I run into great people, where you take the time to talk to them. They are very nice and have a lot to tell and talk about. When they get past the fact that you are not a tourist and you live here, then things change and people open up a little more. Like when ou ask where can I go to swim, they will say a certain spring that costs $30 a person. Then when you say you live here and you want a local spot, they might tell you to go across the stree and under the gate and there is a spot that is free. I guess that is how it works in any tourist spot.
Day 18
2-20-14
We have all adapted to a great routine. Kyle and I get up with the sun and drink coffee together. Kyle usually does his facebook post then too. We get the kids up about 6:00 and leave together for a walk on the beach. Our morning walks have become just as fun as our sunsets. Afterwards, I go for a run and then we have breakfast together before the kids start their school work. During the day I help the kids with school, do pilates, write my blog, and research the different things we can do here in Costa Rica. Ryan is also working on some great writing pieces and I get to be her editor, which is a lot of fun. Kyle surfs, fishes, naps and recently started drawing again - which is awesome! I'm looking into a pottery class in Tamarindo - but I would have to cross those crocodile infested waters to get there - ugh. Everyone does it by boat taxi - like it is nothing. Some people even wade or swim!
Our afternoon was an interesting one and I wish I had photos, but I don't. We recently returned our rental car, so for transportation right now we have one bike. We decided to participate in a community event - a beach clean up followed by yoga and soccer on the beach. However, the meeting location was at the other end of town. So Kyle said, no problem, we will just take the bike and "piggy back". The kids and I said "Whaaaat?"
He first took Ryan, riding side saddle in the middle of the bike, half way to our destination. Meanwhile Tristan, Elly and I started walking. After Ryan got off the bike and started walking, Kyle rode back and picked up Tristan. Tristan took the side saddle spot and Kyle took him to meet up with Ryan. Ryan and Tristan walked together, while Kyle peddaled back to get me. I took side saddle and Elly ran beside Kyle and I until we caught up with the kids. By this time we were all together again, just a block from the meeting spot. Sometimes, Kyle is brilliant ;-) He had quite the work out!! Now you know what "piggy backing" is.
We cleaned up trash for awhile (fortunately there was very little litter) and then Kyle and Tristan joined the soccer game on the beach. Ryan was asked to take photos of the event. Unfortunately it was with another person's camera so we don't have any of the photos. I did yoga - and it was incredible. The instructor was a Tica (Costa Rican woman) so it was all in Spanish, but her voice was beautiful and it was sunset...so it didn't matter that I couldn't understand her completely. I did quickly learn "in ha lay" and "ex ha lay" (inhale and exhale). At the end of the event, Ryan was invited to participate with some local artists in big recyling art project - so she is very excited about that.
Ryan had another babysitting job with a family visiting from New York. When she got home she was so excited. She came in our room and layed on the bed with us and talked for an hour. Again she said, "I hope I fall in love with someone who wants children, because I really want to have kids." She had a wonderful time entertaining and playing with and reading to this 4 year old and 6 year old. They, of course, loved her! She was invited to go back and babysit for them again on Saturday night.
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