The Chinchilla family is a huge and friendly group, and I got to take advantage of that when I visited my host dad's nephew Oscar at his farm. About two hours south of La Ribera and not too far from the Panama border, it's a very different kind of farm down there - but just as beautiful and inspiring in its own way. Having a tour guide who was nice enough to take me along for his daily chores (and put up with my picture taking!) didn't hurt:
We fed and herded the cows, searched for carvings left behind by previous indigenous owners, picked avocados, and got absolutely soaked by the faithful afternoon thunderstorm.
Evenings were spent teaching two adorable little siblings American card games, catching up on the latest telenovelas, and watching the mixed flock of {free range woohoo!} turkeys, chickens, and ducks pick their way over the front yard.
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