Dave, the quintessential "gringo," ran into his first trauma of the trip when he went to get cash from the ATM in Atlanta's airport and it said he had no cash. This will be no surprise to our children and closest friends! Thank heavens for his credit union fixing his great financial planning as quick as a wink!
After a great movie and a wonderfully boring flight, we arrived to find that our baggage came right along with us to Costa Rica! Now the challenge was to get to Margarita's B & B, given that we speak just enough Spanish to get us to a "bano." Luckily, we found a wonderful, English speaking guy at the airport who got us into the right cab and on our way. After a fairly long ride through the twisty-turny streets of San Jose, we arrived at this lovely place overlooking the city.
When we woke up this morning, we began to see why everyone loves Costa Rica! Sun is shining, birds are singing, flowers abound, and there's a gentle breeze at around 75 degrees. We had a scrumptious open air breakfast and, after a tennis game and a rest, we're off to the Rasur Foundation in Colon (about a 30 minute taxi ride away).
The adventure is on!
This glimpse of beauty, warmth, and delight has warmed me on a still-snowbound-in-the-woods-of-NorthGA-morning! Thank you! Journey well! And keep on sharing.....
ReplyDeleteAhhhh balmy breezes in my heart knowing your are safely sound. Running to a meeting - bleah.
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Yay! Glad you made it smoothly. Sounds wonderful!! Just imagining Costa Rica and your day helps make Michigan warmer! <3
ReplyDeleteCuidate mucho!
What a difference a few miles make! Party, ahmmmm, study on friends! ~Debi & Jon
ReplyDeleteI like that you call your husband "Gringo". I think we've just found a new nickname for Dave/Dad/Grandpa!! :)
ReplyDeleteOff to a great start!
Love you both
Oh, when I said Off to a great start, I was referring to your wonderful vacation! ;)
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