It was a little sad today as we walked to school. We missed the American flags, grills covered with hot dogs and hamburgers, and parades of veterans and high school marching bands. Memorial Day just isn’t the same in a country that doesn’t even have a military. Nevertheless, we celebrated last night with a picnic in our back yard. We grilled hot dogs and we explained to Avalyn why we have a special day to remember those who gave everything to protect us and others. Here is a video in which Avalyn explains Memorial Day and says thank you to our troops.

Here are a few pictures from our picnic.

Yes, I understand that guacamole with hot dogs is a little odd, but hey, its Latin America.

Men everywhere….be jealous. Not only do I have an impressive $20 grill, but I have Costa Rican charcoal that won’t even stay lit if you fill the entire bottom of the grill with napalm.

Here we are enjoying our delicious (boiled) hot dogs.