Clara

Que buenas noches a todos!
We just got back from Baldi Hot Springs, the most beautifully relaxing man-made palace of goodness that one could find on this sweet planet. There are dozens of pools, waterfalls, and saunas, and enough watersides to satisfy Kelly's permanant passion for adrenaline. It was wonderful. And they even had a chocolate fountain at the dinner buffet, so if that doesn't make a dirty mission-trip kid weep of joy, I don't know what will.
We have been driving a lot lately. Today was about four hours, which wasn't too bad. Save for the fact that Thomas insisted on having his shoes off, it was fairly enjoyable. Graye and Roo told knock knock jokes, which were mildly funny, but Staci's contagious laugh made them that much more hilarious. Everybody on this trip is completely enjoyable. It's lovely.
Yesterday we got to go to Monteverde, which is where Roo, my mom, and I lived last year for a semester. It was so neat to go back. We visited the school and saw some old friends and played a quick game of soccer. It's still the exact same little town with magical plants and enchanting forests and beautiful smiles. It is also the home land of one Miss Adri Salazar, and she was greatly missed. We got to visit her family's orchid garden yesterday, thanks to her parents, and it was wonderful. Miss Siria and Mr. Salazar were so kind and happy to host us. We felt so loved, and we are all full of hugs from them that we need to bring back to Adri.
I hope everyone is enjoying the snow and I look forward to seeing you all very soon!
Love, Clarabeth