One time I wrote that I was eager to see how my host family would relax at the beach.

In about an hour, though, I have to begin my six-hour bus rided back to the dirty south. I'll spend two days preparing for school, then on Sunday, I plan to go to the beach with my host family. Afterwards, I'll give a full report on how Ticos rest. I've yet to see that happen in my home and am looking forward to it. I half expect to see my host mom sweeping sand off the beach.

Well, I've been meaning to show you this picture, but I keep forgetting. It's of my host sister sweeping sand off the beach.



But my host mom did get some rest. She covered her face with a newspaper and leaned back on a log for about 20 minutes.