Sand, shells and salt water

Yes we made it to the ocean today ,  a quick stop on the way north . Long enough to dip our feet in the water, feel the ocean breeze and find some Shells. 

Little Lizards

These little guys are all over and on everything.  Some 1" others 6". They seem friendly and will tilt their head to watch you . Pretty cute. 

Also saw couple iguanas along the road by the river today as we drove by . 1-3' long ! fascinating to me. Don't have them in MN

This one was big , outside a hospital door. 

I was wishing Abby a happy birthday and saw this green one on the way ! Pretty exciting :) 

Cleaning outside of brothers quarters and this one was just hanging out there. 

Can you see all 3?

I was pulling weeds and this one was in the A/C fan thing 

He was sitting there as I was pulling weeds. 

The best for last. Outside the door of the house at conv. I was feeling the leave 6" over from him and didn't see him right away . Has a hint of pink down his back .

Plus this peacock today 

Jamaican food

Breakfast - Not bacon and eggs it's Ackee & salt fish(cod) & boiled green bananas .  Ackee & fish was so flavorful . 

Ackee growing on the tree. Is closed and when it is ripe it opens up and is safe to eat . It's poisonous until the gas inside opens it up . Than you eat the yellow part. 

Banana tree in the back yard too 

Supper isn't just one dish it's 2 meats, salmon & chicken , potatoes, veggies  3 types of bread, plus bread pudding & fruit. 

Or more of a traditional Jamaican meal

Rice & peas, curry chicken & fried bananas. 

Homemade coconut milk!!:) to cook the rice . 

Coconuts On the tree

Hit 2x w an ax to open than cut out of shell 

Cut it in smaller pieces ( & and a dish for me to eat )

Put it in the blender w water 

Strain, Squeeze out the milk  & use it

I'm getting spoiled w the yummy food and fresh off the tree fruits.  Bananas really do taste sweeter and better fresh !

Shrimp, sea bass, red fish, pork ! Rice Mac n cheese and veggies !

Little things

What we walked into , Starburst on every workers chair yesterday before mtg.  After mtg we were handed smarties tonight . The little ways ppl express they care, love and appreciate you. She said no words but her actions said it all .

  It's  Been so real here this week the love of the ppl . Feels like home the smiles, greetings , hugs, handshakes and words. Melts my heart and makes me so so thankful, overflowing with love. Glad for the unity and fellowship we can have w complete strangers Cz of what we share in Him. 

Difference and things I learned

- you don't wait for water to get cold out of the facet Cz it never does. Pipes are close to surface of ground and stay warm. 

- FL is not "the south " it's the melting pot so you have to go North to get the taste of the south .

-Verizon doesn't always work in FL they say .... Guess what service I have? 

- ppl come and go constantly here living in other part or have in the past. 

- Fans are used ALL the time EVERYWHERE. 

- Charcoal helps in empty fridges to keep from molding Cz it's so humid down here. 

- A big flag does not mean Perkins or a car dealership. They just love to fly big flags. 

-They have wild pigs and a few bears here too . 

- Corn bread is not eaten w maple syrup and honey . 

- Hot sauce and chili pepper is used for every meal . Butter goes in fridge when not using it. 

- Glasses are FILLED w ice not just a few cubes. 

- Learning about fire ants, cockcrochss and lots of snakes . 

- so far I'm loving it!! 

Florida !!!!! 😃

Today I made it to FL we crossed the line started in NC went through SC & GA and arrived in FL. Lots and lots of trees. Looks like MN woods except not as many maples and a few palmettos (mini palm trees) in the mix. 

      Started seeing some swamps in between the trees. 

   

 Staying in my first home in FL in the north part. Having a fun study night not sure how much is getting done but it's enjoyable and good relaxation for me!! 

 Amazing how we can feel so at home and get to know and love ppl so quickly.  My heart is over flowing already . Lots to be thankful for . 

Preps!

The joys of preps let me tell you about it . First of we are anticipating convention, working w great ppl, fun sweet kids, good food, laughts, serious chats, late nights Visitng in the sisters quarters , rainbows & beautiful Sunsets, games and rich fellowship. Not to many dull moments. It goes so fast than to enjoy convention and clean up . We got these great little helpers too !!