It feels like ages since i last threw up a blog... again, ill try to condense exactly what we´ve done since last updating i believe when we were in Montezuma?? Ya... so since spending a day there relaxing we´ve really only migrated to different beach spots... first being Santa Theresa, after finding out that Mal Pais is nothing more than a dirt road with a few offshoots to fishing docks (lame)... Santa Theresa was definitely bomb... we stayed at Costa Arriba and spent the good majority of our time there surfing and just playing on the beaches. This is seriously one of the most beautiful beaches i´ve ever been to... although the waves were WAAAY above my skill level, it was fun nonetheless getting absolutely owned.. always with a smile. What wasn´t fun however was coming out of the water to realize my supposedly inconspicuous bag of ´goodies´had been jacked... when i say goodies i mean GOODIES.. Like, my camera, hammock, book, sunglasses, tanktop, and journal!! Gah! So, after going CSI all over that beetch and walking miles, inspecting every pink grocery bag that caught my eye, i had to just deal. Oh, and this is a day after I lost my debit card in town, what the heck right?! I guess i only have myself to blame...
Anyway, we stayed there for a few days, then yesterday we spent the whole day traveling from there to the little town we´re at now, Dominical. A quaint little village, visitors might enjoy a nice stroll through one of several organic markets.. ok rick steves, thats enough.. But seriously, this town is pretty sweet, althuogh its definitely gringonized, with a population of only 300 you can definitely feel the presence of surf hunters... the waves here are rediculous!! Casey and i went swimming just a bit ago, and no more than 2 minutes into the water we found ourselves in the middle of a crazy intense rip tide.. kinda scarry! We´re staying in a place called hostel san clemente for those that care.. its what you´d expect for 10 bucks a night.. which is actually more than anywhere we´ve been yet. The roach falling off the ceiling onto the girls bed last night was a nice bienvenido for sure...
Sitting here now, catching you all up on my travels, you all should know there are other things on my mind... i´ll have to say the worst part of having my stuff stolen was losing my journal.. also all the pictures i lost. but the journal... It really took me some time in the word after steaming for an hour or so to really calm my spirit. All i had to do was read the first 4 chapters of Job to bring my praise back to Him. The lord giveth, and the lord taketh away, through it all I will continue to praise Him (something like that..). Talking to mom was nice to, she quoted a scripture from matthew basically laying down the importance of.. well.. stuff. Wahts that scripture again mom? Also.. i´m reading a book called Desiring God by John Piper, and there was a section in it which i read yesterday that spoke to the story of Joseph, and his brutal acceptance of his enemies, his faith in the lords perfect plan, through good and bad, and how the lord used the work of his enemies to bring truth to the world... anyway.. lots of good.. so much good here!
I´m loving it here if you can´t tell... i´m starting to accept the fact that for the next month and a half my body will have a continuous flow of drench, stench, and whatever gross ench you can think of...
I´m loving seeing different cultures.. bringing a new meaning to God loving All.. not just within our borders as americans.. and as i see more people, all loved by the same creator, my understanding and image of God only continues to grow. Gosh... such scattered thoughts i´m sure, i know i would be frustrated reading this jumbled mess of luke-brain as i´m sure you too are. GAh!
I´ll have more time to write later, probably when back in San Jose prepping to leave for Peru! Who hoo!!
Oh man.. i´ve got 45 sec til my times out.. later yáll!!
luke
drench, strench, ench= haha!!!!
ReplyDeletei laughed! go figure. i truly enjoy reading your ramble! i hope your banana journal didn't get jacked- oh bummer. i have one. i got it at the thrift store. i've only used a few pages, so you can have it if you really need it. haha! i'm glad you can keep in touch with all of your family and friends via blogging. :)
i'm looking forward to hearing about your trip if you ever make it back to the states. :)
Peace!
Boo,
ReplyDeletegreat perspective in your writing. I'm proud of how you went to the word for guidance.... truly a gift from God at our fingertips. The scripture i referred to was Matthew 6:19-21, one I memorized years ago when dealing with valuing "stuff" too much. It reads: "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." I love the last verse best.... your heart is in the right place hon. Sweet thoughts of you on the beach and in the surf. Be safe! Remember we always taught you to respect the ocean, it's very powerful... "never turn your back on the ocean". Remember those words?
Thanks hon, for your sweet all on Mother's day... even though it was the day of your loss. What a gift to hear your voice.
oxoxox,
momma
Boo, just realized as you were basically describing the ocean "owning" you and Casey... we don't know his last name or the full names of the other friends you're with. probably would be good to have that and contact info.... praying angels protect you all.
ReplyDeletemomma
I love that you're blogging! Envious of the surfing. So sorry about your stuff being taken, but amen to not storing up stuff for moths and rust to destroy! I will continue to pray for you and those around you Luke. Can't wait for your next update!
ReplyDeleteglad i was able to talk to you for a bit a couple of days ago. wish you were back in SD.. PL's graduation was a ton of fun and needless to say, going out is not the same unless you're out with me. you'd be proud, i didn't make it home til 330 last night and awoke at 1 this afternoon.
ReplyDeleteanyways, here's a little tip i've learned from all of my travels which can be applied to anything.. shit happens. hahaha, yup i said it. although stuff is stuff, the thoughts that you wrote in that journal of yours we're pure and honest. may the person who stole a piece of your mind die of swine flu haha. but seriously..
i love you brother. keep us all updated on your blog with your traveling experiences and how God is molding you more and more into one created in His image.
jz
Love the Rick Steves line dude. We just rented Italy's Cities from the library, actually. All my friends think that Rick is such a nerd.
ReplyDeleteAnywho, I'm real bummed to hear about your stuff getting stolen, that really stinks. All more for the adventure, eh?
Keep up the updates--I'm loving my vicarious trip to South America.
Pea Soup,
Derek