Vitalina Alfaro has been welcoming Proyecto ASIS volunteers into her home since 2015, sharing it with her husband Walter, her son Andrés, and Dan, the family dog. With two more children, Eylin and Alexander, and 3 grandchildren who visit often, Vitalina’s home is full of warmth — and the smell of her famous homemade “pancito” bread rolls. We sat down with her to hear what nearly a decade of open doors has meant to her family.
Mi nombre es Vitalina Alfaro. Vivo con mi esposo, Walter Campos, y mi hijo Andrés. Desde el 2015 recibo voluntarios y tengo una experiencia muy bonita de recibirlos aquí en mi casa. Tengo dos hijos más, Eylin y Alexander, y 3 nietos.
Entrevistadora: Bueno, Vita, y dentro de las cosas que le gusta hacer, ¿cuáles son sus actividades favoritas?
Vita: Pasar tiempo con mis hijos y con mis nietos, y hacerles comida — les gusta mucho que les haga comida. El pancito les gusta mucho que se lo haga a mis hijos.
English
My name is Vitalina Alfaro. I live with my husband, Walter Campos, and my son Andrés. I’ve been hosting volunteers since 2015, and it’s been a really beautiful experience welcoming them into my home. I have two more children, Eylin and Alexander, and 3 grandchildren.
Interviewer: So Vita, among the things you enjoy doing, what are your favorite activities?
Vita: Spending time with my children and grandchildren, and cooking for them — they really love it when I cook for them. My kids especially love it when I make them little bread rolls (pancito).
Interested in staying with a local family during your volunteer experience? Learn more about our homestay program and what to expect during your stay in Costa Rica.
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