Day of action of giving thanks

'El dia de accion de gracias' is how they translate into Spanish, Thanksgiving Day, although it's not celebrated here. In order to prepare all the food in time and for it to feel more like Thanksgiving, we took the day off of school. All of our team collaborated and made all the traditional Thanksgiving foods. However, chicken was made in place of turkey because turkey is REALLY expensive here. It was similar, though, they are like cousins, right? ; ) So, we got together that evening with the Dixons and Janzens and had an amazing Thanksgiving fiesta and hang out time! It was also rough, though, not being at home with my own family and missing hanging out with them. I'm definitely looking forward to when they get to come and visit me here!!!

We had to go back to school on Friday, which wasn't very Thanksgivingy feeling and we were kind of exhausted, but the teachers were very understanding. Language school is going pretty well, for the most part. There are definitely those rules and exceptions to the rules that exist in every language which cause plenty of frustrations, but overall I think we're moving along pretty well. There are 3 levels of books in our language school- beginner, intermediate and advanced (imagine that!) and each level has a number of books. Last week, we actually got moved on to the Advanced 1 book! Exciting! But also tiring and confusing trying to keep all that we've learned straight. Please continue to pray for us in this area of understanding and being able to speak what we know.

Saturday we got to go and pick out our very own Christmas tree to make our apartment feel more homey during the holiday season. We weren't exactly sure how we were going to get the tree back to our apartment, not having a car and all. So, we just went hoping that we'd figure it out there. After we picked out the tree we wanted, we asked one of the taxi drivers if it would be possible for one of them to help us get our tree home. So, the guy started asking around and found another guy with a mini van taxi that was willing to take us and the tree. So, he helped us strap it to the top of the mini van taxi and helped to unload it and everything and it wasn't even really expensive! We had found some lights and ornaments at the Costa Rican equivalent of a Dollar Store and decorated it all up. Its very cute and makes us super happy every time we see it!

Soooooo, Monday was really exciting, as we got to go to the office of Food For The Hungry, meet the staff and talk with the director. It was good to here more from him about their vision and to be able to see their facility. They seem to have a lot in common with the vision that SI has, so we may be able to partner with them in some form in the future. They even offered to help us with anything that we may need, which was encouraging to know that we have someone to call if a need arises.

Well, I feel like things have been picking up a little bit, but I know that it'll be nothing compared to when we begin working in intentional ministry in January. Please pray that God would continue to prepare our hearts and even emotions for that time, as I still feel that I'm in a semi-fragile state. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for diving into full on ministry, but I want my heart to be right and full, so that I can really pour into others when the time comes. And, oh, it will come! So, please continue to keep me in your prayers for that and for my finances, as well. Thank you to many of you, my support has come in leaps and bounds, but I've still got a little to go before I am fully funded. Thanks again for being faithful and God bless!

Con cariño,

Cailah




Our whole team at Thanksgiving: Erin Janzen, Jeff Dixon, Jeremy Janzen, Tracey Dixon, Krysta Williams, Judah Janzen, Sawyer Dixon, Ella Janzen and Olivia Dixon




Our Thanksgiving spread




The kiddie table: Judah, Sawyer, Ella and Olivia









Krysta putting the finishing touches on our beautiful tree!

non-fair weather friends...

Hey All (6 of you that read this =)!
I hope you are doing superb-ly (?, superb?) I can no longer speak any language "well." This is what occurs when your brain turns into a kind of mush that confuses rules and words in languages that you know and/or are learning. Sometimes, Krysta and I find ourselves speaking a more gring-a-fied spanglish, inserting words in spanish (with English pronunciation) into our otherwise English sentences. For example, I would say, "Alright, I'm gonna get ready to acostarme (go to bed)." While it sounds, and may actually be a little crazy, we actually understand each other fine this way and I feel that we are on the verge of doing it sin darnos cuenta (without realizing it ; ).

This last Saturday we had the opportunity of meeting and talking with a young couple- the husband is Costa Rican, the wife is North American, but has lived in Costa Rica for about 8 years. The husband actually used to work with YWAM and the wife works with Food for the Hungry in and area called Los Guidos, which is in Desamparados. This is an area that we have strongly been considering going to work in. Talking with this couple was AMAZINGLY encouraging as the vision that they have, as well as for Food for the Hungry, seems to match the vision we have for Students International Costa Rica. We are hoping to meet with the director and staff from Food for the Hungry some time next week. We look forward to being able to share and potentially partner with this ministry in the future. It was really exciting to hear that other people have the same heart for these people as we do and to be able to learn more through their knowledge and experience. We'll see what happens!

In other matters.....it has been COLD lately!!!!! Okay, we realize that in comparison to some places, what we are feeling is not really that cold, however, it is colder than we expected and a lot colder than we have ever experienced in Costa Rica. Please witness for yourselves:



A Costa Rican snowman!!!!




Okay....so, this snowman was actually made from an overabundance of ice in our freezer. But he held up pretty well!


The other day in the grocery store, Krysta and I, no joke, saw a lady wearing a furry wintery hat and a long wintery coat--inside--in Costa Rica. Yeah- we think its cold, but not that cold! It was kinda crazy. But there has been a lot of rain and wind and sideways rain and clouds and misty rain. I think its probably been almost 2 weeks in which we haven't really seen the sun much. Not my and Krysta's favorite, but, hey, we're figuring it out.

On a few side notes, after two weeks of being the only two students in our language school, two older women from the states have come to study for a little bit. Their names are Francie and Susanna and they are really sweet and fun! Then, last Saturday or sometime around then, Krysta and I got to watch a little demonstration of Costa Rican cheerleaders in the parking lot of a McDonalds near our apartment. They were actually pretty good- a little scary at times (near power lines and all), but overall very entertaining. They made me miss gymnastics and Krysta miss dance. But they still made my heart happy, as did meeting the new students at our school. So, things are going relatively well- not without their dips and low points of frustrations with language and missing family, friends and home, but we press on! =)

and so are the days of our lives....

So, as the weeks go on, I feel like we've begun to fall into our own groove of things. It's nice to not feel completely clueless ALL of the time. There are still plenty of opportunities to do so, though! This has been a really good time of sorting through all these new experiences and feelings, so that when January comes around and we intentionally begin ministry, hopefully we'll have gotten a pretty firm grasp on things. As for now, we are taking advantage of this time to really focus on language and cultural learning.

This last week, Krysta and I were the only two students in our language school- the other six or so students that had been there before left. Kind of crazy! But it was a good week. On Friday, during our conversation class, we got to go with our teacher to the National Museum. It wasn't super big, but it was really neat to see. They have a beautiful butterfly garden there. We got to walk around, dodging all of the amazingly colored and huge butterflies. We also got to see some really cool exhibits of Costa Rica's history, as well as an amazing wood sculpture exhibit. It was funny because as our little language school class was walking around with our teacher, there were a bunch of elementary school students that came around at the same time- we fit right in! ; )

On Saturday, Krysta and I were able to hang out with Tracey, Olivia and Sawyer Dixon for a while (Jeff was out of town). We went to the Feria (local farmer's market) with them, had fresh fruit smoothies and then hung out for a while. It was a good time talking with Tracey and the kids are always entertaining. That night, Krysta and I had the amazing and unexpected opportunity of going to the Russian Ballet at the Costa Rican National Theater. This was exciting for both of us! Well, maybe a little more so for Krysta, as she has a background in ballet, while I just pretend to. The tickets were a lot cheaper than anything we would have ever found in the states and we had great seats! But I did feel bad because there was a little girl sitting behind me and she had to sit on 2+ pillows to be able to see past my big, ballet-blocking head. I felt less bad afterwards when we were walking out and I saw that probably about 1/5 of those in the audience had to sit on pillows. Afterwards, Krysta and I went to the Gran Hotel, a place we have been a number of times with teams, and enjoyed a nice cup of cafe con leche there, which was a perfect ending to a great day/week!





Krysta is in awe of the butterflies


the infamous Morph butterfly




Sawyer strapping himself into his booster seat


Then he just crawled and walked around with it on for a good while.


And then decided to climb the toy box, still strapped in. No worries, he didn't fall.


Krysta and I, pre-ballet, very excited!


You couldn't use a flash inside the theater, but you get "the picture"....heh.


Krysta enjoying her coffee at the Gran Hotel, after the ballet.

Brain drain in a happy home full of produce

Hello All!
A lot has happened since I wrote last, or at least that's how its felt. Let's see......Krysta arrived safe and sound! The Monday after she arrived (last Monday) we started language school. The first few days we were still staying at the Dixon's house, so we had to hop on 2 buses, taking about 30 minutes to get there. It wasn't too bad, but we thought that having somewhere closer would make it a lot easier and save on bus fare. Our classes go from 8:15am- 12:15pm. We begin with 2 hours of grammar class, in which Krysta and I are the only 2 students, which makes it pretty much like private tutoring- its nice! Then, we have a short break to grab some coffee if we like and then we go back for 2 hours of conversation class. There have been a few times in which we've had this class with one or two other people, but for the most part, it's just us 2 in that class as well. This is good too, it's just a little more difficult for me. Can you imagine or even picture me talking for 2 hours straight?! Yeah- me neither, which is why I'm glad that Krysta is in the class and our teachers tend to talk quite a bit. No worries- I do talk, I just practice listening maybe a little bit more ; ) It's good- we're going over stuff that's kind of review, but also going over the rules is good for me to ensure that I continue improving my Spanish. Usually by noon, my brain has been drained of all of its functioning juices, leaving me in a catatonic sort of state---and then I go home and attempt to let all that we just learned sink in. I think its working ; )

Outside of all the school stuff, we've been pretty busy. Last Tuesday, Krysta and I were able to check out an apartment that Jeff Dixon had found for us. We'd really been hoping that this apartment would work out, as its super close to our school- you just go down the street from the school and turn left at the giant cactus to get there (I love that the directions include a giant cactus). We met the landlord, took a look and decided that it would work out great for us! So, the landlord, who is this super nice, older, American man drove us around the neighborhood in his car showing us all the good places to shop and whatnot. He did this on more than one occasion. So, Thursday of last week, Jeremy Janzen and a guy, Roni, that they know from their language school, helped Krysta and I move in! The next few days we spent finding places for everything and stocking up on food and everything. It's been SOOOOOO good to have a place of our own to come home too- it definitely makes it feel more permanent. If you'd like to see pictures prior to our moving in, you can check them out here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/krystaleanne9/Apartment#


I also made a little video tour after we moved in, which you can check out here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJDtQykhzsg

On Sunday our landlord, John, offered to take us to the feria (farmer's market), which takes place once a week. One of the biggest ones happens to be right down the street from us! So, we took off Sunday at 7am to check out what all the feria had to offer. John was super sweet, kind of like a grandpa type. He bought bags for each of us to carry all of our purchases around. And when we arrived, he took us to a little stand and bought us churros! Then, he took us around to the hundreds of stands, giving us little tips and showing us who had the best prices. So, we stocked up for the week, collecting a varitable cornucopia of fruits and veggies. Needless to say, we will not be suffering from scurvy any time soon!

Because we now have a more permanent living situation, we have also set up a phone line through our magic jack (via the internet) and it is a California number! I also have my skype account set up and sign on fairly often, and we are also able to receive regular mail through our language school. So, if you would like to have any of this information, just let me know and I'll e-mail it to you! Please continue to pray for my support to come in, as well as this time of preparation for the work that we'll be starting in January. Thank you!!!

Con cariño,

Cailah =)

planes, trains and auto-buses...

Hey everyone!
So, I have just about completed my first week here in Costa Rica and, although it hasn't been jam-packed, I feel like I've experienced quite a bit. So, I arrived to San Jose, Costa Rica, last Saturday around 9ish pm. Customs took a while and hauling my fatty luggage around didn't make that process any easier or faster.....but Jeff Dixon (director of SI Costa Rica) was there to pick me up from the airport and it was good to see a familiar face. So we took a taxi back to the Dixons house, where I'd be staying until we figured out a living situation for Krysta and I. Jeff and Tracey (his wife), along with their kids, have been super welcoming and helpful during this first week. The next day was a low-key day of going to the park and visiting with the Janzens (another family that's part of our SI team here. On Monday, the Dixons and Janzens didn't have class at their language school, so we made a trip (along with one other family they know) to the Volcano, Poas. It was incredible! Not too much of a hike, but with amazing views! That day we also visited a place called Sarchi, in which they are known for their handmade furniture.
During the following days, we were able to check out an apartment that looks pretty positive for Krysta and I, which is VERY exciting!!!! The only thing is that, we haven't been able to check out the inside yet because there is currently a tenant in there and the guy that owns it wants to make sure that guy is out and get it cleaned before we see it. But judging from the outside, I don't really see how bad the inside could be. This apartment would be a huge answer to prayer, though, because its in a safe place, with a 24 hour security guard and gates, within walking distance to our language school and anything else we might need, its very affordable and the guy is willing to lease it to us for a shorter period. Soooo, it's pretty much perfect, or so it seems....we will get to check out the inside on Monday and I'll keep you all updated on it. On our way back from the apartment, the rain came and poured and we got drenched, which I expect is just the first of many times to come =)
Other events from this week include Tracey and I (neither of whom are super great with directions), venturing into downtown San Jose. We made it there and back fine, thanks to Tracey! We walked around a little and then had coffee at a little cafe we found. It was really nice. Then on our way back, when we were on the bus, we were stopped, along with the rest of traffic, when we heard a honking kind of noise--which is not unusual, by any means. But this honking kept going, sounded kind of different and it kept getting closer. So, we looked out the window and lo and behold, it was a train! And we were on the tracks, blocking it, but no worries, it was going slow enough to stop. But I guess some people either didn't notice that or were still freaked out, because a bunch of people from the back of the bus started making a mad dash for the front- I have to admit, I was a little unnerved by it, but we were in no real danger because the train had stopped, yet it continued to honk/blow it's whistley-horn-ma-bob-thingy. Sooooo, that was interesting and fun!
This week I've also had a number of opportunities to go out and explore the city on my own.....many of which I have not taken ; ) HOWEVER, I have been working my way up to it! I've made my way around the Dixon's neighborhood a few times, but today, I took it a few steps further. I took two buses on my own to where Krysta and my language school is. I spent some good time with my good friend Joe (cup of Joe, that is----coffee) and a book. Then, I found my way back and did it all without getting lost or even missing any stops, which is pretty good for me! Not super exciting, but it made me happy. It was kinda funny, though, I used the bathroom in McDonalds and while I was washing my hands, I asked the lady next to me (in Spanish) if she had the time. I don't know if she just didn't hear what I asked or didn't understand, maybe she just assumed I wasn't speaking Spanish, so she didn't try to hear or understand, because she thought I was asking her something about the water faucets. They were automatic, so she was showing me that I just needed to keep my hands under them to keep the water coming. But eventually, after multiple times of me asking her the same thing in different ways (and pointing to the watch on her wrist), she showed it to me so I could see the time. Sooooo, either my Spanish is WAY off or cross-cultural communication has a lot more to do with it than just language.
Well, Krysta comes tomorrow and that is exciting! We're looking to start language school on Monday and move into an apartment soon, so things are moving along quickly! But I will keep you all updated and try to write more often, so that these won't be as long every time. I know that if something is super long, I may not be as inclined to read it, but this is all just adding to the rambling........so we'll be in touch! =)

*below are pictures from our trip to the volcano, Poas*



Sawyer, Jeff and Tracey using what our van driver called a "poor man's umbrella"


the mouth of the volcano


Sawyer, Olivia, Ella and Judah overlooking the volcano


Olivia and Ella riding in the van


rows and rows of coffee on the way up to the volcano

Make like a tree...and leave-ing!!!!

The time is here! Tomorrow I head down to LA, then Saturday my flight leaves around noon. And then it's Costa Rica living for me- Pura Vida! I'm on a little bit of a roller coaster of emotions, but I'm confident in God's calling. I'm still trusting that He'll bring in the remainder of the money I need and going to Costa Rica on that faith. I very much appreciate all your prayers and support and I look forward to sharing in this journey with you!

-Cailah =)

MTI and beyond!

So, I meant to have written this a while back, but things got pretty crazy busy, pretty fast and they just now are calming down for a few days at least. MTI continued to be intense and draining, but the good kind. We learned a lot about just our personalities and tendencies, becoming more aware of how we may respond to things on the field, such as conflict and stress. More than just being aware, we learned how we can better handle these situations and deal with them in a healthy and Biblical way. It was a time full of amazing teachings, challenging lessons to learn and incredible, bonding relationships. I will definitely treasure the things I learned during this time, as I believe they will prove extremely helpful on the field.
My departure is nearing! And its becoming more and more real, which has left a little bit of a bittersweet taste in my mouth. I feel like I've waited a long time to go into full time missions and it is finally in God's timing for me to do so. But along with that comes the realization that I will be away from my family, friends and home. And even more than that, people's lives are going to go on even when I'm not around. I know that's kind of a self-centered realization but, hey, aren't we all, to some degree? Overall, I know that it will be super hard to miss out on what is going on at home, but I also know that God has called me to Costa Rica for this time and for His purpose and there is no other place I'd rather be than in God's prime placement.
As I get ready to head off this upcoming Saturday, I would very much appreciate your prayers in a few specific areas: support- I'm still in need of funds. I have my plane ticket and everything prepared to leave Saturday, so I'm trusting God that He'll bring in the money needed. Also, Krysta and I are looking for somewhere to live, at least up until January. We have a few options, but we still don't have anything set yet. Lastly, please pray for the transition of moving, living in a new place and starting language school there. Well, I'll be writing and I hope you'll continue to read and write, as well. Because, although I will not be as physically present in everyone's life on a day to day basis, I'm planning on being very present in EVERY other way. So, we'll be in communication, yes? Yes! =)

*below are pictures from our time in MTI- Palmer Lake, CO*



The view driving on our way up to Pike's Peak


Krysta, Erika and I froze while jumping for joy on top of Pike's Peak


A double rainbow we witnessed from the balcony at MTI


Garden of the gods- outside of Colorado Springs


Beautiful Colorado skies



Our amazing SPLICE group roasting marshmallows around the fire our last night together


Up and coming SI staff in our SPLICE program. (l-r): Aaron and Rachel Kelly- Guatemala, me and Krysta- Costa Rica, Heather Pasma- Guatemala, Caroline and Ryan Holloway- Dominican Republic--- all SUPER COOL people!!!

The beginnings of something good and Coloradan

We are here! In Colorado! It's so surreal that we are actually here after hearing so much about it. Krysta and I arrived to Colorado Springs this morning at 11:30, which felt MUCH earlier due to the time change and our past few days' pattern of craziness, resulting in an extreme lack of sleep. But it was totally worth it- hanging out with friends and family! But we are now here and excited and meeting people and its great! We actually have a number of other new SI staff here with us: one young couple going to the Dominican Republic, another young couple going to Guatemala and another single girl going to Guatemala. So, we've talked with them some and met some other cool people and it's only day number 1, actually more like 1/2 because we haven't even been here a full day. Either way, its exciting. There are 35 adults in our program. And there are 20 children! I am really excited- this will be fun! Well, I should go because my eyes are starting to burn from the tiredness! Please keep Krysta and I in your prayers during this time- that we would hear what God has to speak to us and we would soak up all this information to put to good use in our ministry. Please also pray that while we are here, that there would be a surge in our support, so that we would become fully funded and have no problems getting down to Costa Rica on our projected dates. Thanks!

Con cariño,
Cailah ; )

In transition....still.

Hey everyone!
I hope you're all doing well! I just wanted to give a brief update of what is going on in my life right now, and how the Costa Rica process is moving along. This summer has been kind of crazy and all over the place, but I'm happy to be able to have had this time to spend at home before I head out in this new phase of life. I feel the pull of my desire to be in Costa Rica, but I also know that I need to take advantage of this time I have now to spend it with friends and family, as well as preparing for all that lies ahead.
Starting with this week, I have a feeling that this next month or two are going to fly by. This week is the annual Students International banquet, on Saturday. Then, on Sunday, Krysta (Williams, who is going to Costa Rica with me) and I head up to Sacramento to catch a flight to Colorado to spend 3 weeks in training at a place called MTI (Mission Training International). At this point, its a little tough to think that we have to wait that much longer before going to Costa Rica, but I've only heard good things about MTI and I'm sure that there are things that God wants to teach me there. So, I'm excited to go there with an open heart, to see what God wants to do through this time of training. We'll get back from CO October 3rd and I leave for Costa Rica October 18th. That'll be a crazy couple of weeks, I'm sure!
As far as support raising goes, I want to thank all of you who have stepped out in faith and obedience to help make it possible for me to serve in Costa Rica. For the one-time sum that I have to raise ($10,000), I have about 75% of it raised, which is such a blessing! In the area of monthly support, I need to raise $2,000 a month and so far I only have about 30% of that. So, if you could please be in prayer for that! If you would like to be a part of supporting me, you can send any donations to:
Students International
P.O. Box 2733
Visalia, CA 93279-2733

*any checks should be made out to Students International and have my name written in the notes section. please also attach a paper indicating whether this is a one-time or monthly donation.

Well, thanks again for all your support- financial, spiritual and otherwise! I'll do my best to update this blog on a more regular basis from now on, so that you can stay informed =)

Con cariño,

Cailah Pritchard

And so it begins...

Dear Friends & Family,

I am preparing to embark on a new journey that I want to share with you all in hopes that you would like to be a part of what God has in store. I’m looking to move down to Costa Rica in late 2008 with an organization called Students International.
The mission of Students International is: “Bringing students and the poor together cross-culturally to encounter God, share the Good News, disciple and serve others in occupational ministries.” Each SI base has a number of different sites that are focused on ministering in different ways to different people. Some of these sites include: medical, sports, art, social work, construction and others. In this way, ministry can be more specific, yet diversified.
I will be heading down to Costa Rica with a team of people and we will be working to start up a new SI base in the greater San Jose area in Costa Rica. This team will include: Jeff and Tracey Dixon, along with their two children, Olivia and Sawyer, Jeremy and Erin Janzen with their children, Ella and Judah, and my good friend, Krysta Williams. The first few months there will be spent in language school and making more contacts and connections for ministry. After language school, I will be moving into an apartment with Krysta and begin to serve in ministry sites. We don’t yet know the areas of ministry we will be focusing on in the beginning, but during this time we hope that God will continue to create divine appointments and guide us in the direction He wants us to go. The sites we are currently looking into may be: education, social work and sports. We also look forward to continuing with the relationships we already have established. After becoming relatively established, we will be hosting teams of people that wish to come and serve in Costa Rica on short-term trips, as well as semester programs for college students. Those coming to serve will be staying in homes with Costa Rican families. As full time staff, however, I will be living in an apartment in the community that we will be ministering to. I know that there are a lot of “unknowns” yet, but as a team, as well as individually, we have all been praying for what God wants to do in and through us in Costa Rica. We are sure that God has called us to Costa Rica for His purposes and we are committed to seeking out His plans and following through with obedience to what He calls us to. Although we may not know many specific channels of how we will be ministering in Costa Rica, we are excited and willing to learn and pursue the areas of service where it is most needed.
I would love and be privileged to receive support from you for this journey and path on which God has placed me. There are a number of ways in which you can give your support. There is a great need for prayer support. Being bathed in prayer is very important to me, in order to continue to be guided by God, for maintaining physical and spiritual strength, and to combat spiritual forces that will be working against us.
Another way in which you can support me is by either coming to Costa Rica on a short-term trip or bringing a team down with you to serve. We will be working down there full time, but groups that come down are a huge part of the ministry, as well. They give a lot more helping hands to finish projects faster and help to create a larger area of ministry, reaching people that we may not have been able to reach, being fewer in number. I, personally, have a huge part of my heart reserved for missions and another huge part for youth and students. In working with SI, I will be able to combine these two passions, serving God to the fullest of my ability.
One more way in which you can lend your support is financially. We have projected that my cost of living will be about $2,000 per month. SI has asked for at least a two-year commitment to the ministry in Costa Rica. I will also need a lump sum of $10,000 for initial costs and start up expenses. This money will cover the training required by SI at a missionary training school (MTI), airfare to Colorado for this training, airfare to Costa Rica, Language school and moving/furnishing for our new home. I don’t know what God has in store for me after these two years, I may stay in Costa Rica, but I may be led elsewhere. As for now, my projected goal for serving in Costa Rica is two years, and in following that my goal for raising support will be for two years.
I would very much appreciate any type of support that you are able or would like to give. If you would like to contact me, personally, you may e-mail me at: cailahpritch@gmail.com. I will also be posting continual updates at www.cailahpritch.blogspot.com. To learn more about SI in general, visit their website at www.stint.com. Thank you for everything and I’m very much looking forward to beginning this new journey with you all! God bless!

Con cariño,


Cailah Pritchard

Pura Vida

Krysta and I, hanging out in Costa Rica, on the Caribbean coast

  

me and my Tico pals

the banana tram...in the middle of the jungle

      

    

                                                            

pato, pato, ganzo...a universal favorite