Gilmore's in Wonderland: The other side of Costa Rica

Sorry it has been so long but here at the new house we have moved to is without WiFi . We have done so much since we have moved to this new spot!

The standard of living here is so far from what you would expect both in the UK and USA. The humidity and heat corrodes things at a much faster pace so houses and cars look old when they are not, also electricity is really expensive so you don't see too many power tools being used and most people won't use the tumble dyer either! The new house we are in is fantastic! Just this morning we were watching White faced monkey’s swing from branch to branch; there are a few a toucan’s that live in the trees around our house as well as a cute gecko that is living with us! We have also seen a sloth and a GIANT turtle. I know you could spend your entire life exploring this land and still not cover half of what there is to see. It’s such a privilege to see so many wonderful creations in one place, this leaves you with no doubt that there is a creator of this amazing earth!

So first the new house...

The view from the front of the house, you can't see it here but when its clear you can see the sea (ocean)

The monkeys living in the trees in the back garden... They were really close.

Speaking of which, as amazing as the monkeys are the highlight has definitely been spending time with the brothers and this little English group. We have LOVED being here with them and the enthusiasm they show is outstanding! For example the room we meet in is the back school or second school and it seats about 12 ok but they have around 16 with us showing up, the room is like a little sauna and is not the most comfortable but that does not detour these dedicated brothers and sisters. Their territory is vast and beautiful, for the most part! Most people live in modest houses and one Bible study we went to the people didn't even have a floor but they are so excited to be able to learn about the Bible, they have an appreciation for spiritual things which you don't see too often in the western worlds. Going out in service is fun but hot! It was especially fun the other day when we were doing the rural territory. The roads that are UN-paved are a free for all... as you can see.

And here is the group... most of them.

This is the Bible study I was telling you about, the dirt floor you see is all they had through the whole house. It really makes you appreciate all that we have! Here I was trying to teach the children English and they were teaching me Spanish, it was fun.