With so much going on in the States over the 4th of July, I would think possibly one could here it in Costa Rica. I haven’t been here over this holiday in a few years. It’s a nice time. Actually one of my favorite holidays: there’s no gift giving or worry about how moist the turkey is. I mean, who cares if the Bratwurst falls on the ground? It’s casual and fun.

I took the kids to a parade. We waved the flag, like all good dual-citizens do. After a swim and a meal at grandma’s house, I tucked the kids in just as the fireworks were going off.