On Saturday, Habitat presented the keys to 23 homes to families who lost everything in the january 8th earthquake. Even though this is not really my area of expertise here with Habitat, I tagged along to the ceremony because 1- I wanted to see it. and B- Because the President of Costa Rica (Oscar Arrias Sanchez) was going to be there and I am super lame and wanted a picture with a president. Well, I attained both of my goals. It was really moving to see the families in their new houses. Another nonprofit (fndación Monge) was able to donate furniture and appliances and everything for all fo the families. The only down side- it was pouring rain! It was really awful, and the ceremony was outside under tents. Not a good combination. PLus, I was wearing flip flops, and my feet got so muddy, and then there I was with the Persidente de la República with muddy feet =) Anyway, here are some pictures. I was dying of laughter. Arias' "body guard" was actually like, "here, come closer", I was about 2 seconds away from giving him a kiss on the cheek. None of my friends here think it was that cool (in a smaller country I guess its not that exciting). But i'll probably never meet my own president (but that would be neat) so I am going to settle for my adopted one.
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