Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Coffee Park

We had a great time today at the coffee park (Paul is writing)! It was an absolutely beautiful site! I would definitely recommend you to go if you are down here. They had coffee crops, bananas, pineapple, oranges, etc. When you first get to the park you are on top of a mountain basically, and you overlook the whole park. Very beautiful scenic view! At the top you get on a ski lift car that takes you down to the actual park. They had a live show which was great. They did native dancing and kind of a history of coffee in Colombia. After that we rode rides and looked around at all the different crops. It was really hot again today so we were pretty well worn out by the time were left the park. The coffee park is about an hour to an hour and a half away from El Cortijo. I can’t say enogh good things about our new friend, Jose. He has been and excellent guide for us while we have been here. He is so patient especially with the girls. Vanesa talked today from the moment she got out of bed until we got back to the hotel. Most of the talking was directed at Jose. Jose…Jose Jose Jose Jose…… I think he got tired of hearing his name. He acted like he didn’t mind though.
As for mealtime today, the girls did great. They ate everything in site. No arguments or fights! That was good!
Vanesa is really starting to get interested in English too. I worked with her for quite a while tonight. She would ask… how do you say this….and she would point at something……chair, table, elbow, cup, water, etc. We are glad to see she is wanting to learn so eagerly!
Tonight Chris and I had a major sweet tooth!! So Chris went downstairs to ask the ladies who work here if they had any goodies (Of course the girls were sound to sleep by this point). They didn’t so they called somebody and had some brownies delivered to us! How cool is that. We told them not to, but they insisted. So our chocolate craving is cured for the night.
Good Night!

5 comments:

Rob and Janeen said...

Thanks for the recomdation on coffee park, we'll just have to take your word on it's beauty. Colombia is a long way to drive and short of that long trip, no way we will see it. We'll just have to experience it though your pictures and stories. Tell Jose thank you for taking such good care of my son and daughter (ok in-law) and granddaughters. Sure wish we could be there, but glad you are bonding so well. Everyone at church is keeping track of your adventures, and appreciates all of your writing and descriptions. It's the next best thing to being there, almost. Love you all and can't wait till your home.
Love Dad & Mom

Anonymous said...

It sounds like you had another great day. I hope you were able to pick up some of java to bring home with you to share with everyone.
The events ending the day which involved sneaking brownies when the kids were asleep is wrong! When you get home we will make up for this. Get ready for each of the girls to have brownies and their own coke!
Kyle & Rhonda

Anonymous said...

Hi Chris and Paul. I just got caught up on your adventure so far. It sounds really wonderful! I love all of the little details you are providing. It really helps picture you all as a family. I'll be checking in more regularly now that I have your site saved on my computer. (Almost typed "computador" lol!)I can't wait to meet our new little cousins!
Love, Diana E.

D and Moni said...

Yeah for chocolate!!! So glad to hear you are being well taken care of and having a great time! The coffee park sounds beautiful! I guess we will have to visit it when Alex turns 18...hee hee! So glad to hear things are going so well. We can't wait to hear from you this Sat! Jeni is just dying to see the girls. Do you have any idea if you will stick to the name plan or not? It may be too early to ask that as we have changed our minds and we have been home a month! i just want Jeni to be saying their names correctly, as she talks about them daily! you are loved and prayed for!
monica

The Eisenbergers said...

It is so exciting to read that everything is going so well. Tell José "Hola de la Familia Eisenberger". He is just wonderful and made our experience so much more joyful. We are truly enjoying reading about your process and adventures!!! Treasure every moment down there. It goes by so fast even though at times it will feel like you can't get stateside soon enough!

Andrea (and Troy, Samuel, Luis and Daniel)