My pineapple plantation

I know, it has been a while. But, when it is just so nice and you are just so comfortable maybe you don't do much or go far. I did plant my pineapple plantation yesterday. Jose brought me a bag of good black soil so I finished digging up the area, removed some of the poor soil, put in some black dirt and planted the pineapple tops and put the poor soil on top. Granted, 2 isn't much of a plantation but I have more rooting and I love pineapple. I also have 3 mango seeds wrapped in wet paper towels and zipped up in a Baggie. The video I watched showed roots at 8 days so I will check next week. I planted a bunch of flower and herb seeds and thinned out the cucumbers to two rows. I also thinned the beets and what is maybe dill. I also planted the last of my dill in one of my pots.

Yesterday Katherine and her two girls were here for a couple hours. They don't have a lot of room to play by the hotel and where they live so they love it here. Even Lexi, the one year old, took off crawling across the soccer field. Katherine has a soft sided pool that they aren't using. We are going to see if Gerardo can pick a spot for it and then they will come over Tuesday mornings to play and have a snack. I figure I will get a tarp to cover it.  When Katherine got ready to leave, Courtney came and sat next to me and said she wanted to stay with Gay Lee. They love the hammock and the glider. Heather is looking for a few things to bring so I have things here for them to play with. I want to make Courtney some puppets. I will start with one of the sock bunnies. The snacks yesterday were Banana Muffins.

In the afternoon Emilio called and suggested dinner in Cartago. We agreed I would leave here at 5:15 and he would meet me at the bus stop in Cartago. I was concerned since it would be dark but no worry. He was there. Off we went and had dinner in a cute little place with very good food. We decided next time we will have to include Ziomara. From the bus on the way home we could see lots of people and lots of cars and a bad accident. I was again glad that I don't plan to drive here. It may be a little inconvenient at times not to have a car but taxis are usually available and I like the bus. Maybe because even if it is full I am always given a seat and you see some interesting people.

Today is craft lady day so I am making Coconut Macaroons to take with me and I started one of the crocheted bowls to work on. I also have a bunch of the pot holders including 2 for Heather I am working on. I am keeping busy - or not, depending on the day. Sometimes I just lay in the hammock and read. I love it!

I would love to know what this is. It is in one of my planters and has the prettiest orange flowers.

My plantation

I told Emilio I had brought the iPad along in case we needed to document anything. The drink is mora. The little containers are arroz con leche, the meal is shredded beef, salad, fried plantain and under that is Gallo pinto, a mixture of rice and beans.

I had the same thing. And, under everything is a tortilla.