Yesterday we had to go back to the big city by the airport to get our car, but first, I had to go to the beauty shop to get my hair done. I am almost blond! The sun has bleached my hair. The guy who does my hair here is from the UK, and he has lived all over the world. He has all kinds of stories to tell. He is not the stereotype hair stylist. He does a great job with my hair. I am going to have to come here every month to have my hair done! This salon is in the surfing town of Tamarindo, just about 15 minutes from our condo. A friend who works here at the Hacienda and helps us a lot found out that we were going to town and asked for a ride. So, after the salon, we drove back here, picked him up, and drove the hour and a half to the city. When we arrived to the car rental office to return out car, the door was locked. We were puzzled because we were supposed to return the car by 1:00 pm, and it was 12:45. We were looking around for the guy when he materialized. It turns out he was taking other customers to the airport even though he knew that we had to return the car by 1:00. (??) Any way, we turned in the keys and walked to Burger King. McDonald's is across the street. As I said; this is a big city! We walked back to the service shop, paid for the car and left. On our way home, we stopped by a technical institute. All our friend needed to do was to pick up a certificate for 192 hours of training on Office Suite. This guy has a computer degree from Colombia, but he is always sharpening up his skills. Before we went home, we went back to Tamarindo to do some grocery shopping. They have a supermarket there now that caters to Americans. I was able to buy all the ingredients for lasagna, except for ricotta cheese. I am going to use cottage cheese instead, but it won't be the same.

Our friend's mother-in-law is very ill. I think what she needs is a hip replacement from the description I get, but they want me to go pray for her. Please pray for me. I know that the Lord can heal, but I think they expect an immediate miracle. Well, the Lord can do that also. He just has never done it through me. Please pray!! I need wisdom.

We got home at 5:30 and had to go out to dinner with friends from here at 6:00. (At least my hair was done!) I mention this because I want you to know that we do have American Christian friends here. They are a charming couple from Atlanta who volunteer with the Gideons. She is a retired teacher, so we get along very well. We were very tired of driving, so we suggested to go to the new beach club here. They did not mind, since it is brand new, and the view is beautiful. We had a great time with them.

John is out playing golf today with the same friend who went to the city with us yesterday. I am just going to hang around here and do some cleaning. Tomorrow morning John is speaking in church. Please pray for him today or early tomorrow morning. Remember that we are two hours ahead of California time.

Our friends from Atlanta

Now you are all caught up. Until next time...from the beach...