San Pablo

For those of you stuck in winter land, I know just what you are going through. Yes, it's the complete opposite with 80 degree days, sweat, fans, lush green palm trees and emerald green water instead of 30 degree days, chills, warm fires, bare trees and white snow. Either way, you can be wishing for the other. That said, this last weekend I didn't miss winter one bit. Our weekend included body boarding, siestas in a hammock, reading with our feet in the sand, fresh cut coconut and pineapple from the trees in the back yard and breaded fish caught that day. In addition to all this play, we were there to check out a very poor coastal community where we hope to provide some much needed community service with the kids from InterAmerican Academy. The history and founding of this community is inspiring as the focus is to give it's children a chance to succeed. In a community where most kids didn't stay in school past 3rd or 4th grade, they are now going to college. Please check out this website, Homes of Hope to see what amazing service has already taken place. D and I are very excited to get involved.

The founders of Ark of Hope treated us to a wonderful weekend at there beach home. This was our bedroom view. No shoes needed between the bedroom and beach. Living the Good Life Our limo ride to San PabloFamily's, dogs and pigs all share the same space
Kids playing computer games on the only computers in the community. They do not have internet service.