We have now been at the farm for about two weeks. It has been raining really hard the last couple of days. The river is flooded sometimes and you can't leave the farm. The sound of the rain on our zinc roof is nearly deafening sometimes. This is how rain is supposed to be. Jason has killed three scorpions, one in our cabin, seen a huge tarantula and a snake. Luckily, I did not see the tarantula or the snake. But- we are both getting a lot better at the jungle life. I washed my clothes by hand the other day. It felt really good. There is this hand-churned washer thing that you plug with a candle- genius! I have been preparing and planting a garden while Jason has been renovating our cabin.
For the next two days we are staying in San Ignacio, a little town in the west, with some friends from the farm. We are trying to figure out what to do after we leave the farm.
Thank you so much for all the comments, they mean a lot. We can't believe we've only been gone 17 days. It feels like 2 months. Love you all so much.
PS: The quash is not cute. It bites your ankles and has eaten two of the baby chickens on the farm. It gets into everything and is like a rebellious teenager. Jason, of course, loves it.
6 comments:
Dear, dear ones...
Sorry you're getting sogged out!
We are so excited about your brave (bugs, snakes...) adventures.
Way to go on the laundry!
Daddy couldn't make comments, he's in tears-missing you.
Love and hugs,
mom and dad
PS got your rad postcard today! YAY!
Hey - this is a test,,,I made a comment earlier but it didn't go thru, so before I write too many heart-felt and poetic sentiments about how glad I am that you two are making this adventure, I better see if this can be posted. Love you Pops
Wow..it did. We got your postcard today too - or at least one from Bill Deagle anyway. Great to hear about your swim with the sharks. We went there with Jeff and John - great fun! I'll have to look into Ant Farm and get back to you
SQUASH THE QUASH!!!
No. Wait, don't, sorry. It just sounded fun to say out loud! Embrace the rain, the blessing of God's little creatures and soon it shall all be a fantastic memory. I love you guys very much, and am still proud as punch to know you in your adventure. Hugs!!!
-Chad
Hey you guys! Chad sent me the link for your blog so I can keep up with your adventures. You are both brave and crazy! What you are doing is rad - it will shape & change you forever. Keep up the posts & pictures. Don't squash the quash! Shalom & blessings - Nancy
As the temp starts to drop in A-town, Belize and snorkeling are sounding amazing... sounds like ya'll are getting into a pretty cool adventure. It's nice to read and see what you're up too. Blessings on your travels!
Tom
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