After Mass a few Sundays ago, 5 of us traveled with our friends Victor, Damian, and Alejandra to the "campo" (the country) where Victor´s grandparents have a finca (farm). It was an absolute blessing to spend the afternoon chatting with the abuelitos and other family, eating delicious grilled plantains and menestra (a lentils and veggie dish), exploring the river, and swatting the ever persistant mosquitos :) All around us were plaintain, cacao, grapefruit, and papaya trees. The river was beautiful and peaceful. What a contrast to the city! Many thanks to Victor for inviting us and to his family for their generous hospitality.
Visiting with Victor´s grandparents, aunts, and cousins
Us with Victor!
Walking through the "wilderness" of plantain and fruit trees (and mosquitos!)
