While in Nicoya, collecting school supplies with Javier, Erroll Lindsay and I were given a little tour to the town's old Indian/Spanish church. The tour was delivered in broken English, so I think I understand most of it. Originally, it was not built as a church, but as a place where the Indians lived. Javier said it was 2000 years old, but we think it might be 200. There were bodies of Spaniards found buried on site, as well as some pottery that was left there and the site is now protected. Javier tells us that because it is a church, they are able to protect and preserve the site, which includes a beautiful little park.
Back in the office, Javier, Erroll, Lindsay and I put all of the supplies out on the table. We then discussed how we were going to distribute them, and who would do what. Each school got at least a bag full, Nosara being the biggest school with 300 kids got 4 bags. The next biggest is Garza and then Santa Theresta.
The kids in all of the schools were absolutely delightful. Each class responded to the teacher's prompting, "Buenas Dias!" and "Gracious!". Vibert's son, 6 years old, showed off his English when we took his picture and yelled "Whiskey!" Lindsay and Erroll happily handed out the pens, erasers and sharpeners that their hard-earned money from popcorn sales bought. Javier kept himself busy by digging in the bag for each class' supplies. Vibert and I took pictures and did a little handing out of supplies as well.
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