TGIF

Sarah: I can’t believe it’s already Friday! Seems like this week went by really fast. We went on another hike on Wednesday on a trail called La Cascada, and it was beautiful. It was pretty muddy and wet, but we walked along this creek for a while and through the jungle and then saw the beautiful cascades. Looks like a place we might be able to swim in the future! It’s also been a beautiful week as far as weather goes. We’re hoping that last year was a unique year and this year won’t be the same. All week long it hasn’t rained for more than 20 minutes at a time and it’s been really sunny and even warm. Liseth says it wasn’t like this at all last year; the rain actually picked up and rained all day and night during October and November. Today it’s back to the rain…so hopefully it’s not here to stay.

Once again, David’s been staying busy cleaning the lab. It’s been a big task and we’ll both be excited when everything here is clean and ready for guests. Then we’ll be able to get some projects going and be on the trails doing research. Hopefully you can see what a mess he’s created so far by tearing apart the lab! I’ve been able to help some, but with my lack of science experience, especially in labs, sometimes it’s best if I leave the organizing to David. I have read a couple of good books—The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini (one of my all-time favorites) and Daughter of Fortune, by Isabel Allende. I’ve also spent a lot of time in the kitchen, trying to figure out this whole cooking thing.

Finally, the last picture is of Rambo. This is Liseth’s dog that often tags along when she comes to work, but today when Liseth went home, Rambo stayed behind. We’re not sure if it’s because he didn’t see her leave, or if it’s because he didn’t want to walk home in the rain. We’re also not sure if he’s planning on staying the weekend until Liseth comes back on Monday and he can follow her home then! He has already made himself at home, taking an afternoon nap on a mop. :) Hope everyone has a great weekend!