Friendship in San Jose

Marcia and I met 13 years ago, she was best friends with one of my roommates at Caperwray Harbor Bible College on Thetis Island, British Columbia. Travis and I spent our first three days with her family, building a strong friendship. Marcia and Fernando were amazing hosts, serving us delicious, authentic food and teaching us how to say things in Spanish. They live in a small gated community with Fernandos parents, 2 sisters and their families. Having their children grow up in the same yard as their cousins, with the freedom to run around and explore their tropical environment is important to them. Mia is 1.5 years old and attends kindergarten each day. Many families like Marcia's have a maid to help with the children, cooking and housework when the mother is employed. Having this helper allowes 6 month old Andres to be cared for in his own home. Right now it is winter in Costa Rica for two more weeks, this means it rains most afternoons and the temperature is cooler, for them. Marcia and Fernando were so kind and generous towards us and we look forward to having them come visit us in Canada some day. We are grateful for the quality time we shared with our new friends and hope to meet up with them again, later in our trip.

Marcia, Fernando, Andres, Mia and Simba the guard dog