I've finally made it to Costa Rica! It has been a long and tedious journey... but Dramamine got me through the plane ride. For once in my life, I was puke-free on the plane ride!
However, the end of Day 1 concludes with being locked inside my own hotel room.
Let's start off with some observations:
1. Pedestrians beware. The roads are sketchy and skinny! Even by Seattle standards. Try not to get run over, since-here-pedestrians aren't guaranteed the right of way as in the states.
2. Meals run around 5-6 USD. Food here is more on the bland side so bring salt and pepper for the trip. My 1st Costa Rican meal was at a restaurant called Mr. B's and I had rice, fried plantains, and this green bean/egg patty. It was good though and my stomach seems to be okay so far.
3. All toilet paper gets trashed, not flushed! That's right, when you swipe, there is a designated bin on the side. I am not sure why, but the sewage system simply operates that way. Might seem gross but when in Rome...
4. It rains heavily once a day in the evening. But the weather still remains hot and humid.
5. Their cold is Seattle's warm. I definitely packed too heavy. "Don't underestimate the cold," they say. Cold is about 65F. Yeah... I will have to cut my jeans into shorts later.
6. Heredia has amazing icecream! Go to "Pops'' when in Heredia. I got a cono regular - leche condensada with this nut mixed in -- only 990 colones so about 2 USD.
7. Beware of traps. Day 1 we bokoed into Hotel America in Heredia. I shared a room with 6 others, each with our own bed. Whoever has the key controls the exits. I literally got locked inside and there's no way to unlock it. So I couldn't get out till the following morning!!
All in all, Costa Rica isn't the most wallet-friendly spot... But there's still so much more excitement to be had! The weather is great all the time, even during rainfalls!
That's the end of Day 1. What did we learn? Well let's recap.
1. Pedestrians beware. The roads are... just kidding. I'm not going to repeat everything haha!
Tomorrow, we leave for Santos so stay tuned!
Might be awhile until I get to update my blog with a new entry since I'm not sure what the internet situation there is... And as of right now, I can't upload any photos either, so I will have to do that on my return.
About Me
- Kim
- Born in the year of the goat; I am like a goat, and I travel through life towards a journey that'll one day bring me home. Towards an unknown place of innate comfortability and peace.
Wow!!! Look at you! I am so proud of you. You decided on a goal and now look at you, you have another one of them checked off. I can't wait to see what amazing things you get accomplished on this trip and hope that you use this time to experience Costa Rica and enjoy your well deserved vacation.
ReplyDeleteI think 5-6 is a decent price for meals, about the same as in our area. I wonder if it possible to research restaurants online? Perhaps you just got a bad restaurant. Yay for amazing ice cream! It sounds delicious and for 2 bucks that's a great price. Still can't believe you got locked inside the whole day. That must have been frustating. I love reading your observations and reading your thoughts about them. I can't wait to hear what else you are going to be up to. You must post up pictures whenever possible! If not I'll settle for more posts!! Me and the babe have been stalking your blog, mostly me :P
Take care and have a great time!
BK
Keep up the good fight down there Kim!
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