We got here safe and sound, but not without some minor bumps on the road. When we checked in San Diego, they told us that the plane would be delayed two and a half hours. We had a three hour lay over in Texas, and they assured us that we would make it. They even ordered an electric car to be waiting for us there. When we arrived in Houston, the electric car wasn't there yet; so they told us that we would get to the gate faster if we walked. John ran ahead, and I walked as fast as I could dragging a very heavy carry-on full of books. I thought I was going to have a heart attack. It wasn't the running, but the heavy load. John got to our gate, and they were holding up the plane for us, not only that, but I got to see our luggage being loaded from my window seat.
We arrived at Liberia, Costa Rica at 7:15 pm local time. They have swine flu here also. All the airport workers were wearing masks. It was a little strange. So, we got our six suitcases (That's it! We are not bringing all those Bibles and books next time!)and went outside to catch our ride, but nobody was waiting for us. We tried to call the transportation office, but could not use our cell phones, for some reason. The porter then lent us his cellular phone, and we called the main gate at our condos, but they couldn't give us any information; so, we hired a tiny little taxi (Remember, six suitcases). In typical local fashion, all other drivers helped ours to load the smaller suitcases in the trunk, one in front on the passenger seat, one between us in the back and one tied to the top of the car. I should have taken a picture, but it was very dark in the parking lot. Anyway, as we talked to our driver while on the way, we found out that he had been at the airport since noon, and we were his only fare, and our plane was the last one for the day. I think the Lord worked all this out so that our driver made some money. The economy is tough here because tourism is down.
By the way, this morning the man who was supposed to pick us up came by to apologize. He was late, but the people at the main gate did not know this. We are just glad that we are finally here. We went grocery shopping today (Rubia, we did not get ice cream this time), and tomorrow we will start re-connecting with our friends.
