Photos of mi casa

Hola!
I'm learning Spanish just as fast as I can since I'm meeting so many interesting people to talk with.
Today we actually met the president of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla and she answered our questions about environmental sustainability, gender equity and globalization.  I can't believe we got to meet her but the folks at M.S.U.  sent a request and had a connection here who helped.  We met in the presidential dining room, which was beautiful.  I don't have pictures of that on my ipad but will have access to some to post later.  President Chinchilla shook every one of our hands!  She is very gracious and has a sense of humor.
I feel so fortunate to be welcomed into the Costa Rican home of the Madrigal family.  I took some pictures of the house so you can see where I'm living.  The area with the cars is a gathering place which is surrounded by several small houses - more like apartments in the U.S.  The mattress is on the table because the rain came through the roof last night during the soccer game, which was a big deal.  I watched it with several members of the family who yelled and cheered just like my family does.  Tomorrow we meet with the Minister of Education and the Minister of the Environment.
I'm gathering lots of information to bring back to teachers and anyone else who is interested.
Here's a glimpse of my home for this week.  Next week I'll be with a new family in Monteverde.
I sure hope they are as nice as the Madrigals.