Adventure Traval Costa Rica: I Take it all Back…
September 13, 2000
The Costa Ricans aren’t so bad after all. I’ve been treated very well by quite a few of them. The big difference between them and some of the other nationals is that they are not so immediately outgoing or interested in a travelling stranger like me. But once I’ve met them and they warm up a bit, they are quite gracious and lots of fun.
I stayed at the home of a new friend outside of the capital city of San Jose. He and his family were very hospitable in spite of the very recent death of his mother. Interestingly, I learned more about their Italian heritage than Costa Rican customs.
My friend and former CPA, Joel, joined me for two weeks. A veteran traveler and very familiar with Costa Rica. His knowledge and pronunciation of Spanish are abominable but he speaks it with such confidence and enthusiasm that he does quite well. He brought tax work with him to do while at the beach… sounds strange but he has an admirable work ethic, works hard then plays hard. Likes the nightlife in San Jose.
We met a group of gorgeous Colombian women partying on our first evening out. The sun was high in the sky before we made it back to the hotel. My plan to avoid Columbia is up for reconsideration!
There are lots of foreigners in Costa Rica. Lots of retirees from around the globe as well as Central and South Americans looking to better themselves financially. Costa Ricans blame all of their social and economic woes on the Nicaraguan immigrants moving in from the northern border.
