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CR Last Day

Here I am, at the Juan Santamaria airport, trying to kill a few hours before my departure. I had a very good time and again met a few more wonderful people. I'm not sure if my Spanish is all that better but I certainly felt way more confident about trying. Like the previous time, I'm totally not looking forward to getting back home, but this time I'm not super bummed out. It's probably because I know I can come back whenever. I cannot believe that in a few hours I will be back into discustingly cold weather. I'm hoping that this little 10 day break from it will make the rest of this not so wonderfull season seem a little shorter.

I want to send a shout out to every one who had a hand in making this week a really nice one.
¡Pura Vida amigas y amigos!

CR day 2

Just a few hours left before I leave the big city. At that point, I will no longer have access to my virtual world which I fear I'm getting addicted to. I'm also a little sad to leave this little hotel. It is so cute! And there is this super nice guy at the front desk (Pedro) who's been teaching me more Spanish in exchange for a few French lessons (and there is absolutely no gutter to put your mind into with this statement!). You know what's great about Latin America? Everyone is always smiling at one another. Or maybe I'm just seing things through rosy glasses because I'm happy to be here. Either way, it's great.

So last night I went out with an old schoolmate, whom I hadn't seen since our highschool graduation over 20 years ago. She's been living here for 12 years! It was nice to go out with someone who knows the city but more importanly, knows the people. We went to an asian (yes I know) restaurant. We tried going somewhere else but it was full. On our way to the restaurant, we almost ran over a transvestite prostitute who seem to think that the idea of almost getting run over was pretty funny. How come these transvestite often have the most beautiful feminine bodies?!?! Anyway, I got back at my hotel around 10pm after a respectably good supper and Pedro wanted to hear all about it... in spanish... well we switched to English rather quickly.

I'm eager to see how much I can communicate with the people of El Sur this week. It's weird because I was able to talk with the cab driver yesterday and with Pedro but this morning I asked a lady if they had sugar for the coffee and she signaled some guy to talk to me as if she had no idea what I was saying. I know my spanish isn't that good but I'm certain the idea of what I was trying to say was understandable.

CR

I arrived in one piece and with all my bags. On the way to the hotel (which is quite cute) I was having a little chat with the cab driver (in spanish!!) and we both had a little thought for all my fellow Montrealers. I cannot believe that a few hours ago I was in -30 celcius weather. It is actually a little chilly right now but... I'm not wearing a jacket!
Now I'm all checked in and am killing time waiting for my old schoolmate to finish work and come and pick me up. It is pretty cool when you start knowing people in various places.

Hasta luego!

Believe

A year ago, when I was too close for comfort to rock bottom, I looked at my life and questioned what I wanted out of it. One of those things was to travel. Something I have never really been able to do for various reasons. Well, today I came to the realization that life actually listens to me! In four hours, I'll be calling my cab to take me to the airport. For the second time in about eight months, I'm going to Central America. By myself! I am packed, fed and way tired but deliriously giddy! I hope everyone I know gets to see a desire come to life the way it has been happening to me. I use to think these things only happen to deserving people... Now, I'm starting to believe!
CR! Here I come!

Go!

Well it's a go! After getting real feedback from various people, I understand that none of the areas I'll be visiting have been affected by last week's earthquake. So two more days and then I'm off!!!

On Hold?

I am booked to go back to Costa Rica next week but now I don't know if it's on hold or not. There was a major earthquake two days ago. The center of the quake was some 35 km north-east of San José, so I'm not sure what it means for the area where I'm suppose to go, which is farther south-west. I've never really felt an earthquake so I have no idea of the area it can cover. I've sent emails to the couple of people I know that live there (in completely different areas) and I got no response. Which makes me think that things are not good. I emailed the girl with whom I booked the trip and her answer was that she talked to someone over there on that day and there was no mention of an earthquake... Is it just me or is that answer really irrelevant?! The quake lasted around 40 seconds I think. Ok let's say 1 minutes for the sake of argument. Isn't there a lot more minutes in one day??? Lady, go on the web and check it out for yourself if you don't believe me!