We landed in San Jose this morning at 5:30 AM.
We hailed a taxi to our bed and breakfast where we easily agreed on the first activity of the day -- a nap! After a couple of hours snoozing, we woke to go find the breakfast part of the place. This wonderful lady, Sylvia, was waiting for us in the kitchen. (She was watching the World Cup -- as was everyone else in Costa Rica today!) Sylvia made us a wonderful breakfast with rice and beans as well as eggs and fresh fruit (banana, watermelon, papaya, and pineapple!). From what we have read in the guide books, rice and beans can be a part of every meal and we will be seeing it again!
We then decided to venture into the city of Alajuela and see what could be seen. Armed with a map from the hotel and a vague interest in hunting down the LDS temple in a nearby town, we set off.
It was fun to wander the streets and observe the differences from home, but also the many similarities.
We ended up finding a bus station and jumped on a bus for the town we knew the temple was on. Honestly, that was as far as our planning went...is this adventure or just stupidity?
We met a new friend on the bus, Abraham, a nice Mormon returned missionary who was able to point us in the right direction (and knew of bus transfers we needed to take).
The temple was gorgeous! We got to walk around the grounds -- it was just us and some workers because it is only open Wed-Saturday. It is one of the "little temples."
We then got it in our heads that we could then find Gustavo, a friend of a friend, who works at a major hotel around here. So, off we went -- again, relying on the kindness of new friends, we made our way to the hotel.
Gustavo was fantastic -- he treated us with great kindness and we appreciate him a lot.
We returned to our hotel -- and took another nap until dinner. We went with a fellow traveler who has visited 49 countries. Ahhhh...someday!
And now we blog...we just learned that tomorrow's destination may be blocked by a rained out road. But, I am sure, we will find our way...
PS The toe is feeling fine...
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Oh, it sounds great fun already. Can't wait to hear more - and see pictures! Sorry to hear about your toe - hope it doesn't cause problems on your trip.
ReplyDeleteSo glad things are going good and that you found Gustavo, tell him hello from the friess'. Good luck on all your adventures, I pray you have minimal mishaps!
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