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General Location: San Jose, Costa Rica Author: Pamela 4 Comments
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Well, we finally made it. We are officially in San Jose, and it is not at all what we thought it would be like. It´s alot more overwhelming than we thought and we really have to watch our backs alot more. For starters, 2 minutes off the plane, Jack´s backpack was almost stolen. This guy walked up to our cart and just picked it up. Our only saving grace was our shuttle driver who grabbed it, and pushed the guy away. Not at all the start we were hoping for.
The drive to the hostel was pretty interesting, we definitley drove thought the worst part of San Jose. If you guys think I live in the ghetto, you haven´t seen nothing yet. Our hostel, fortunately wasn´t located in the worst area, but probably the second worst. Bars guarding the hostel can be pretty intimidating when you first drive up. But the hostel itself was amazing. $9 dollars US a night and it was so great. We had a pool and a bar and restaurant on the roof.
One of our first purchases of the day was an umbrella. We are at the end of the rainy season, and it just starts to pour with no warning. Everyone in San Jose carries an umbrella, and when it´s raining out the streets are full of them. They even match what they are wearing.
Had our first night out! We met up with a couple of guys from the states and had so much fun. Ended up going dancing to two clubs, tried to unsuccessfully salsa dance, and saw some club dancers. Quite the show. Never knew guys could shake their hips like that. Mom, if you are reading this, don´t worry, they had their clothes on.
Any ways will keep you posted. We are catching a bus to La FORTUNA tomorrow to watch some volcanoes erupt.
| Trip Itinerary (Travel Blog Entries) | |||
1 |
La Fortuna | Nov 10 '06 | A Little Part of Me Died That Day |
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La Fortuna | Nov 13 '06 | Waterfalls, Rafts and a Bad Case of Night Terrors |
3 |
Tamarindo | Nov 14 '06 | Pink Mushroom Clouds and Spanish Cartoon Heros |
4 |
Tamarindo | Nov 15 '06 | Leatherback Turtles and Surfing Burns |
Comments or Questions for the Author
Koren & Erin says:
Hey Pam, so far sounds like a great time. I miss you already. I finished my last day at work on Friday, a little sad but the best is yet to come. Now I can focus on packing then going to Calgary then flying out on Saturday. I still can't believe that it is here already. And I have faith that by the end of this you will be able to salsa dance. Koren
sherbear says:
Hey Pam!!! Sounds like you are having a great time. Miss you lots already. Reading about your adventures is giving me the travel bug again. Anyhow...have a wonderful trip!! Behave yourself missy, but most of all have the time of your life. No regrets. Take care. Sherrie