Voyager pour grandir (25)
Our Honduras Arch Friends
In Choluteca, Honduras, we are introduced to the Arch. These communities, created by Jean Vanier, can be found in many countries and accommodate people with disabilities. Philipe has adopted Camille. Camille fits in perfectly with the group. She helps with tasks, goes to the workshop, feasts on "Friol" that is served at almost every meal. Really, one wonders if she isn’t Honduran!
Sunday Everyday
Nothing pressing, no appointments. We have all day to wait for the bus to come ... possibly to bring us to the next town. On the island of Ometepe, there is more time in the day. There is Lake Nicaragua and us. And the day ends when you fall down from fatigue after a busy day. Long live the holidays :-)
The Life…it’s the life!
Well, our van is down so we rent a car. An adventure of inns and restaurants for a week with Thu Hanh, who visits with us for a month. But oh no! A tire puncture! Yes! But we are lucky, there is a pinchazo (puncture repair service on every street corner).
My ToukTouk Love
Ah! The modes of transportation…After crowded buses and the “speed” of Choluteca, and riding a "lancha" to cross on the island of "Del tiger", we take a touktouk to get to Playa Grande, randomly chosen... Camille is excited and doesn’t want to get down. For sure, it's just slower than Gina! ;-)
Costa Rica
Ah…Costa Rica! The beaches are wonderful! At the Playa Samara on the Nicoya Peninsula, we talk a bit with a lady who suggests if we go a little further, we’ll probably find a picturesque place to sleep.
Indeed, a woman provides us with free shower and toilet and also lets us park at the end of her land. Peace, order, amenities, the beach. What more could you ask for...
Three Worlds Meet
Our van was parked in Antigua, Guatemala, with 2 other vans, and two families, what’s more! A family made up of a couple and a two year old boy from Israel are in one van. A French family of two parents and four boys who lived in Quebec the past 4 years occupy the other van. These colorful and inspiring people charm us so we all leave Panajachel, Lake Atitlan together.
A Little Girl Walks…It’s Enough for Happiness!
Camille does her first hikes. What a joy to see her delight in discovering mountain paths or walking in the fields! Camille discovered a small lake, a river to cool off in, a magnificent view, and rocks to collect for a friend. She works hard through the mosquitos and the heat…
Math and the Giant Triangular Magic Crayons
Working on fine motor skills, learning to count, grouping, defining…Camille and I work on mathematics and fine motor skills half an hour a day. I call it school, she calls it “play”!
The Happiness of Educube
Ah!!! What would we do without the Educube? In and out of the truck, sitting and thinking, eating a snack out on Lake Atitlan…fortunately, we have it! These are the little things that make life easier.
Wow…Belize!
We’re here in Belize. Finally, it’s sunny after torrential rain that brought hurricanes!