Costa Rica - Day 6

Today was our rest and relax day at the Multiplication Center, but we didn't do too much of that. We headed out to La Paz waterfalls for most of the day. The site is a great tourist attraction where we saw many birds, butterflies, snakes, frogs, and of course the waterfalls. We truly saw how much God appreciates diversity. Pictured here is Kirk inviting a toucan to walk on his hand shortly before it bit Megan (don't worry, there were no injuries).


As we wandered through the butterfly exhibit the passing butterflies stopped for a rest on our team members. At one point Ki had several on him and in this picture Dylan inspects them. Another neat feature was that they had many living cocoons on display and we got to watch as the butterflies emerged.


The highlight was obviously the waterfalls. As we walked alongside the series of waterfalls, we experienced the power of God in his creation. As we got ready for a team picture by the falls we realized we left Kevin behind at lunch. The food was really good and I guess he wasn't ready to leave. In the meantime, we took several other pictures including the Huckabays here.


After a few minutes we found Kevin and took the team picture. On the way home we also stopped at a few more tourist attractions including this giant ox cart.



During the trip back we experienced more Costa Rican culture as we were backed up in traffic on a two lane road. The law in Costa Rica regarding traffic accidents is that everyone has to stop and wait for police. We were stuck for hours, but eventually made it back with no worries. Having the Wrights along with us as tour guides has been an awesome experience. We can ask any cultural questions and we learn more about this country than if we had come on an expensive tourist trip.

In the evening we got to talk to another local missionary, David. He is working with youth in the neighborhood and is also leading a mission to Nicaragua. The relationship between Costa Ricans and Nicaraguans is very strained so relating with them is very difficult. Although David has been to Nicaragua before, this will be the first time he is leading a group on his own. It was inspiring to hear his story and see his energy and enthusiasm for the Lord. We ask that you pray for David: that he might have wisdom in leading the team to Nicaragua in late September, that the youth in Nicaragua would be open to his message, and that David would recognize any new longer term calling from God for another mission field.

- Steven