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I don't know what kind of plant this is, but I thought it looked really
neat!
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BIT 29 - January 10, 2009
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This little humming bird was resting on a table.
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This flower is all fuzzy!
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Hello again,
I hope you all have had a wonderful Holiday Season, and a Happy
New Year. We are getting settled into things here, but it's hard
because we know that the house we are in isn't the place for us to be.
We are still looking for that right place, and are believing that God
will bring us to it in His time. Trying to get settled in isn't as easy as it
sounds in a third world country.
Since we returned to Costa Rica I have enjoyed getting caught up with
my old friends though! Jammin' with friends is always fun! I have already scheduled a full concert
here for February, it will be posted in my tour section.
Unfortunately we had the sad news that came to us that one of my Aunts (my
Mom's sister), was killed in her front yard while walking her dog by a speeding
car. She was such a special person who loved the Lord, and extended that love to
those around her. I couldn't go, but mom said that there were so many people
that came to the showing that the line extended out 2 city blocks where they
waited up to 2 hours in the freezing weather to get in. Aunt Betty touched
so many in her life, it must have been overwhelming. My heart goes out to her
husband and children especially.
A very good friend of ours, Al, came down to visit us for a week from
Florida, we have been trying to get
him to visit us for years and it was so nice having him come down for awhile! We had such a great time
showing him some of Costa Rica and introducing him to the local foods and a few of our friends
here, we hope he will come back again and bring his wife the next time. He
really liked the coconut macaroons.
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Agua de Pipa, or Pipa water, is quite good for cleansing the blood from what the locals
say! Plus it tastes great!It's not a coconut but a different variety
that is harvested for the liquid inside...it's almost clear like water but
tastes a bit like coconut juice.
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A beautifully carved Cocobolo Ox cart wheel made at this wood mill.
Dad and I watching an artist carve this wooden chest! This wood mill is operated
from water power...I think it is the oldest operational saw mill in the country.
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While he was here we were able to go to visit the villages of San Carlos, La Fortuna, Zarcero,
Grecia, Sarchi and a few others... It was a less hectic schedule for him
as he is super busy in the states with his business and he rarely ever takes a
vacation. Good friends are better than gold! He's the same man I wrote a tribute
to in my newest CD, I really look up to him. Thanks for coming down Al!
Since my return I've already played two Private Concerts and last Sunday I played
at a Church in Puriscal, it was a nice time of ministry! A number of other
events are in the works here for the next several months, so keep checking my
Tour Dates page for information on these as it is available. I will be busy with
my dad looking for a house so until we get settled in I'll not have much time to
devote to other projects plus we do not have ease access to the internet so this
bit is a bit short....I'll write more on my next bit.
We had a nice Christmas together, as I hope you all did.
Through all that has happened, It is clear that we should cherish our
friends & family... Not just in this season, but every day!
Take care, and Happy New Year!
Buddy
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There are many different types of flowers that
I've never seen before in the jungle!
A view of the
Arenal Volcano.
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Dad preaching at a church in Puriscal after I played and shared my
testimony. This church is up in the mountains and has an awesome view.
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Anyone for a set of crocodile boots?
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Another view of Arenal. This is an active volcano that spews lava every night!
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Some humming birds getting a drink.
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Some Tilapia before, and after being prepared! Yummy!!
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This stream looks so refreshing!
I thought this was such a precious sight. It was when we had taken some
food to a poor family's home. The black dog would always go lie on top of the
white dog!
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