Let's back up a little and we'll tell you about our second outreach in Shiroles, Talamanca, CR. We were there with a high school group this time, and they were hard workers. They finished the projects that the first group began, as well as beginning a project to filter spring water and bring it into the community. Here are some pictures that will assist in telling the story of our week. 
The kids taking advantage of some front-porch seating--the carseats got cleaned and went outside when the crumbs started attracting ants. . . 
Olivia and some new friends. Our house and girls dorm are in
the background.
Jeff is hard at work here loading rock and sand into the cement mixer. This group is pouring floor for a dorm for the seminary and future work teams.
Sawyer and his "novias" (girlfriends). Seriously, these girls were a huge blessing! They loved our kids and entertained them at every opportunity!
Like I said. . .every opportunity.
These guys are fertilizing the experimental community garden. If successful, Shiroleans will be able to sell produce as well as learn methods of maintaining family gardens.
Olivia and Gabriel. This was our last night in Shiroles. They were sitting by the outdoor oven, waiting for homemade pizza!
We love you all! More updates to come!
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5 comments:
Good job, guys! I hope you are enjoying the rest of your time down there. Nice day. HPinto
Thanks for the updates! We are thinking of you!! Brian and Sis
PS- YOUR KIDS LOOK GREAT!
PSS Way to work that mixer JEFF!
Wow the kids look great! I can't believe Sawyer is walking, it's so cool that his first steps were in
C.R. Give Olivia a Birthday kiss and take care, Love-Nora
Looks great. What language do the people of shiroles speak? I`m planning to spend some weeks working in Shiroles too (Vol project) and to improove my spanish skills. Do they speak a native language or spanish?
thank you..
ann
Ann, I had to search back a ways in our blog to find this post!! I hope you love Shiroles; it's a beautiful area, great people. Look up Cathy and Curtis Sharp, our missionary friends, while you're there. As far as I know, most of the people in Shiroles speak Spanish, and many speak a native language as well. We had no problems communicating in Spanish. Up in the mountain villages you are likely to find people who don't speak much Spanish. Have a great time!!
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