Spanish Victories

 

I do love speaking Spanish. That's no secret if you followed me on my trip to Argentina a while back. Therefore, I also love other people's Spanish victories. Here is Cathy and Alejandro with Cathy's grocery list IN SPANISH! Yea, she's awesome! And sweet Alejandro went to the grocery store while Cathy and I got our hair cut.

I was a little scared about Spanish haircut vocabulary, and was going through how to say I want a trim because I'm trying to grow out my hair. It's "quiero dejarlo crezer mi pelo," by the way, if you're ever in that situation. Happily, though, my guy spoke excellent English and communication about how to cut my hair was no problem.

Later that afternoon, we had Spanish lessons with Cathy’s tutor, Grace. It was great to keep up the Spanish and learn a few new words. I already hear Cathy improving and I love it! She’s much faster now and not having to think about each word. Victories are great!!

Today, Cathy and I did the coffee plantation tour at Cafe Britt. It was recommended and delivered indeed. It’s very informative and entertaining too! I learned about how they grow and pick coffee, the history, and how to process and roast it. It’s SO interesting. At the end, we could taste a few different coffees, chocolate covered espresso beans, cocoa bits, chocolate covered macadamia nuts, and other deliciously coated items. I picked up a few gifts for people back home…. and a few extra for people who are really nice to me! :-)

After the tour, Cathy took me to this great new Japanese place they found! Hey, no jibes about not eating local food! It’s San Jose, this IS local! Anyway, it was really good. Their namesake sushi roll was incredible! This is what is looked like – isn’t it just beautiful? It’s good too.

 

Here’s some pictures of the Tracy Family and their life in San Jose. It was so fun to meet them and spend time with them!

Cathy in the papa chair chillin’ out, checking email. And me in the mama chair doing the same. We sat together most nights in the living room. Perfect.

And the adorable young couple: Alejandro and Ashley!

Now, I have arrived at the hotel with all the other yogis. I’ve already got a little taste and I’m happily anticipating more interesting discussions about life, backgrounds, philosophies. Most of them have a pretty surprised reaction when I reveal that  my husband’s in the military. I’m not quite sure what to make of it yet.

I am so pleased in regards to my roommate tonight (not sure if tonight’s roommate is for the entire program)! When she asked what I was reading and I answered I was doing a study on Ephesians, she revealed her involvement with her church back home! And just from a little this afternoon, I’m sure we can have wonderful and encouraging talks about how this yoga philosophy will fit into our lives. Score!

That’s about it for tonight. I’m excited about the next few weeks and can’t wait to see what God brings! Love you all! Thanks for praying!