Don Jose. He lives up the road at the retreat house. Lately he's been fighting the fires that have raged entirely too close. Has a big, furry dog. Always wearing that hat. Usually smiling.
Mertala. Doesn't actually live with the Wheelers, but she's at the house 6 days a week. She does most of the cleaning, including the laundry. Also takes care of the parrots. One of them says "Mer-TA-la" all day long, even when she isn't there.
Luisa. She has lived with the Wheelers for more than 20 years. She does most of the cooking. Also helps out with groups when they stay at the retreat house. Very patient with my Spanish. Gentle.
And, of course, Tim and Gloria. Here they are playing a fiercely competitive game of Chinese checkers (something they do almost every night).
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Joaquina. 18. She lives with the Wheelers and goes to school on a scholarship they got her. Sewing school by day and middle school on the weekends. Originally from Las Mercedes. Constantly giggling.
Pramuel. From La Moskitia, the Honduran rain forest. Has lived with the Wheelers for 2 years. Not really sure what he does. Very elusive.
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