Habla ya Is “I speak” in Spanish. Unfortunately, neither of us did that…speak Spanish thing. So with some trepidation, we began an immersion Spanish experience. Oh la la. We really lucked out and we were the only two people in our class, so basically it was private lessons. We spent two very short weeks in school, 4 hours every morning, and the afternoons with extracurricular activities like taking the water taxi to another island for lunch or biking down to the beach for a swim. And evenings doing HOMEWORK! Only three pages a night, but it pushed us to a new level every day. After all 0 to 4 is a 400% increase, but not so far in the big picture.
The teacher encouraged us thru all the standard phrases, hello, where are you from, etc. and we finally made it to sentences. Short, need based (necessito el bano, el banko, el medico) but definitely useful words. So we’re done with school now and on our very own. But we are determined to continue on and use it, even if there is English spoken. The people are happy to correct our stuttering and hesitant pronunciation and are good natured at our self depreciated response.
It will be true, Habla ya.
Karen and David…have been enjoying your blog today from the library in Boulder. The pix since mid-August are great. I love the commentary and lovely smiles from so many of the places that I have visited, but could not take shots due to solo status or weather.
I became alarmed about the earthquakes in Costa Rica, but are not sure if you were in the area or are in Panama surrounds. I loved your turtle advents….remind me to tell you about my midnight turtle laying hours off the coast of Malaysia some time.
Hope that the torn ro’ cuff is not bothering your mutual enjoyment of warmer climes. Keep smiling and being safe and happy!
Hasta la Vista!
:)Linda
Hi guys, Talked with Pat this AM, Warren in Cherry Creek Respite care for a month. Pat is doing fine, kids over to help with papers, overwhelming. Asked if I could help with anything and she said no things were OK now. Told her you guys were fine and finished with language school on your way back to Costa Rica. Told her you were sending and email, she was going to check, she was so glad I called. Can’t wait to see more pics. So good to talk yesterday, take care. happy travels, P