Those of you who know us well probably knew it wouldn't take us long to find pets down here. INTRODUCING...MAXI and BELLE!
The latest addition to our family are these two little baby turtles we found at market for 4,000 colones (~$8).
Because of our temperate climate, we can keep them on our back patio where they can get natural sunlight (not reproduced by UV bulbs). The razor wire and bars protecting our patio from thieves protects them from natural predators.
We used a storage box with half the lid for their habitat with some rocks we collected from the river bank. The rocks that stick out of the water provide their "basking" area where they like to warm up in the sun, and the covered side provides shade and a spot to cool down when they need to. They eat lettuce and a variety of other veggies and only a tiny amount of inexpensive store bought vitamins each day. All in all, not a bad deal, especially considering the smiles on our kids faces...now that's priceless!
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Hi Nathan and Jamie! I will be praying for you and your little ones as you continue to adjust to a totaly new lifestyle. Isn't technology amazing, to be able to keep in touch while you are so far away. I wanted to let you know that we will be celebrating the 30 year church anniversary on October 5 with one service at 10:30. We know that you will not be able to attend, however, we wanted make sure that you were aware that it was coming that that we were thinking of you.
I pray that the long days seems easier and that you are able to pick up the language quickly.
Blessings!
Erika
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