Who ruined the ruins?

First day of class is behind us and it was a great one! Our trusty professor, Daniel, led us through an exploration of ethnicity, interpretation, and lots of words we don't understand, but we're still hopeful that he thinks we know what we're talking about.

After class, we ventured down the mountain to visit Basilica de la Negrita, Costa Rica's most sacred space. It's their version of a "thin place," where heaven and earth meet. Folks come here to be blessed and healed. Then it was off to visit the ruined ruins of Cartago, Costa Rica's old

capital city.

It's chilly tonight and we enjoyed dinner by the fireplace. David's working diligently to learn a few words in Spanish each day and we're all wondering how our clothes will still fit after two weeks of home cooking and pastries. The service here is muy bueno!

~Buenos noches, amigos!

Vickie