Hi, all!! Well, getting excited about heading to Costa Rica on Friday.  Yes, 10 days in C.R. and just ready to relax and enjoy the sights.  I am glad to be going with Brad and we can have time to visit "family" and friends.  We have such a good time together, and we really do take time to chat and just enjoy being together. 
  We are staying with Juan Carlos Lacle and his wife (Martiza) and daughter in San Jose, and then going on a beach trip with Max, Lilli and their two sons: Tomas and Matias. Also, Marita (sister to Maritza) will go with us since we are staying at her family's apt. in Jaco.  It is their weekend getaway, so to speak.
   We are planning to be in Jaco, C.R. which is a nice beach town for 3 nights and then take a catamaran cruise to Tortuga Island on Thursday, next week. Then, probably watching the World Cup and back to San Jose the final weekend.
   I had been busy with some classes but now a great time for a break. It is actually cooler in C.R.--in the upper 70s, and of course, rainy season.  Wow, that will seem nice compared to our almost 100 temps in TX. 
   I am planning to fill up one suitcase with coffee to bring home, love that coffee.  Also, will be checking out local crafts, too.  I will be thinking of our trip in 2020, and things we might want to see and do.
   Hope you are all doing fine and enjoying the summer. I had a nice lunch with Nicki last Friday, and we spent lots of time just chatting, right....and catching up.
Love to all,
Karen