a little family time

We spent Saturday afternoon with Esme's birth mother and family.  The kids had a lot of fun playing, even though they didn't speak each others language.  Fun is universal and needs little translation.  We had KLG (KFC) chicken at the shore and when it starter to rain a little, we went to our bungalow to give them gifts we had brought with us. They were very grateful to spend the afternoon with us and get to know Esme.

On sunday we went to the end of the island (Rita) at low tide and walked to a nearby island and back.  A few hours later we returned at high tide and shot some more photos.  See below.

We also gave Lucia's birth mother a ride home to Rita and met more of her extended family. The conditions were worse than I expected, and I hadn't expected much.  Brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and in-laws just kept coming out of the little sea side shanty.  Everyone was so excited happy to see us and Lucia again!  After spending some time more people came out and gave us handicraft gifts (flowers and necklaces) they seem like a loving tight knit group of good people.  Our hearts ached as we drive away, it's not going to be easy saying goodbye.  - matt