Day 4 - Chocoholic Monarchs

Hola familias y amigos!

Today our alarm clock was the sound of a massive rainstorm, prohibiting us from going to see the turtle eggs on the beach. But we didn't let this put a damper on our mood as we moved on to a delicious breakfast of eggs and TOAST WITH JAM!!! It was so good, oh how we missed bread! We said our farewells to those at the Piro Research Station and boarded Reilly's favorite truck to go to the chocolate tour. There we toured the whole farm and sampled many fruits such as white pineapple, square banana, starfruit, and sugarcane (Mom, I am expecting some white pineapple on the table when I get home -Reilly).

We also saw a Achiote tree and we rubbed the fruit on our lips giving us a bright red-orange lipstick, which even Walter wore. Adding to the all natural makeover (Happy mom? -Brigid) we did a 100% Cacao facial where we rubbed ground cacao beans all over our face and were left with smoother skin! After our makeovers we went back to the cafeteria and had a wonderful chocolate buffet with watermelon, pineapple, bananas, cake, and of course, 90% cacao fondue. Then we left to go to our new home for the next 4 days, Las Ventanas, and we think we can handle this one (we had some serious bug problems- just us three who are not accustomed to 6 inch spiders living outside of our room- in our previous room, resulting us to move out and share the bunk beds with Kate, Gina, and Anna, thanks guys). We continued having fun and bonding with each other, especially when us three and Emily helped the cook Rocio make our dinner (pasta!!!!!! And garlic bread!!!! Not rice!!!). She didn't speak any English, and Kailin and Emily don't speak any Spanish, so Reilly and Brigid led the way, though it was a bumpy ride.  We are looking forward to resting up tonight before our self-designated 8:30 bed time. Tomorrow we hit the zip lines and we are psyched.

Sooo goodnight xoxo,

Reilly, Kailin, and Brigid. Love ya!!

p.s. We finally did some laundry but be prepared to open up the smelliest luggage ever when we return!