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I forgot to tell you something last night! I was working in the office at the Villa yesterday and Wilert called to me from his truck. He told me it was time to learn. I said, learn what? He said, to drive in Nicaragua! OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Maybe another one of those things I said "never" to. It was a fun moment. It totally made me reminiscent of a time when I was babysitting and on the drive home the dad said, how about you drive! I only had my permit at the time and it was his Mercedes.

Well the drive was a success. We made it to and from our destination safely and everyone felt safe. Part of the excitement in driving here is the potholes, you just swerve all around them and sometimes hit them.

Just wanted to share that with you.

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  1. LifeJuly 7, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    I can't believe all the animals and that the kids are holding them.....I would be the one screaming and running away! Does your driver's liecens apply in Nica?
    Love you guys and praying for all of you (especially now that you are behind the wheel).....I enjoy getting updates on your blog!

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