Irazu Continued

Here is the beautiful Basilica de Los Angeles.




The Basilica de Los Angeles, as common in catholic history, is glorified by the people because of the sacredness of the Virgin Mary and a sign from God. Legend has it a rock that appeared to be the virgin holding a baby was found in 1700s and has been believed to do miracles. The river and rock that it was found by is protected underneath the church, and every year on August 2 the whole country tries to visit this church to give glory to God and receive a healing or blessing. There were a room filled with silver items (and displays of silver objects near the rock) because the church required the people to give a piece of silver if God answered the prayer or gave a miracle. Interesting to say the least. Even the Catholic Church hasn't figured out a healthcare plan.




We met some friends on our trip! Paul from South Hampton in England and Juan from Puerto Rico! Both offered to let us stay with them anytime we visit! Obviously we will have to take them on their offers!




We visited the Lankaster Jardin. It was a garden of beautiful plants and specifically research and protection of orchids. In the raining season it has alot of blooming flowers, but during this time of year it was barren of color.




Unrelated: the genuine orange juice has returned!