Food
the three tamale flavors made each year
green chile, pork, and bean and cheese
Costa Rica's unofficial slogan
Pura Vida!
Aida's boyfriend's profession (and main personality trait)
Pilot!
The name of the lake Donna and Duane's beautiful lake house borders
Lake Norris
One of the objects Raul will often return with after wandering away from the group
the phrase coined by a young Angel while camping; a question asked in the morning.
"What's for breakfast, Papa?"
the number of stomachs the group was told sloths has (by a deceitful and manipulative tour guide)
Six
Kevin's name for Samantha's boyfriend of several years
(hint: his real name is Emilio)
Mario
The Dolly Parton song that was played to death throughout this trip
(must be sung)
Love Is Like A Butterfly
Rebecca's nickname
Becky With The Good Hair
the odd food Raul gave each of the kids $5 for eating while on a camping trip
(hint: they were flavored sour cream and onion, barbecue, and cheddar cheese)
grasshoppers / crickets
the object left in the streets of downtown La Fortuna by Aida, miraculously recovered hours later
a sandal
The family member Aida's boyfriend was briefed most on prior to meeting the family
Felipe
The name of the Englishman who accompanied the group on this trip
Stan
The object placed in Donna and Duane's hands after their couple's massage in Italy
A rose
the number of pies Jane brought to the 2024 Thanksgiving
Four (banana cream pie, French Silk, pumpkin, and apple)
Costa Rica's national dish, which the group ate copious amounts of throughout the trip.
(partial credit for listing at least three of the four elements)
Casado!
Includes: rice, black beans, meat, and fried plantains
The commitment Raul still refuses to make with Felipe, despite owning three dogs, a house, and a child with him.
A tattoo
what Jane screamed at Kevin, Stan, Flo, Felipe, and Raul while they were inside a liquor store sampling whiskey
"There are children waiting in the car!"
Felipe's greatest professional hope for Aida -- that remains unfulfilled
Pediatric endocrinologist!
The football game we watched the year that tamale night was hosted at the Hansmeiers
University of Oregon vs Oregon State University
Covid canceled the Costa Rica trip for these people (for points, name two)
Rebecca, Janelle, Jen, Ryan, and Mong2
the number of years Jane and Kevin have been dating
Nine (ten in March)!!
The object dropped on a roller coaster that miraculously survived without a scratch
The strategy used by Raul and his brother to keep warm while stranded in the desert.
Burying each other up to the neck