Wednesday, 11 January 2017

San Jose

The breakfast buffet was a little overwhelming this morning and some of us got a little carried away! Clocking up 5 plus courses including a bowl of dark chocolate and a selection of mini pastries for dipping!
We headed for the Mercado Central where our senses were assaulted with an array of goodies from testicles to Tupperware. What an experience to wander down the narrow lanes full of packed out sodas (cafes) and hand made crafts.

I continued my search for a swimsuit to no avail. It seems you cannot buy a modest one piece in Costa Rica only a selection of  revealing day-glo bikinis with tassels and thongs. The whole process is made worse by over keen or suspicious staff who want to know what you are looking for and stand over you as you rifle through the 'grande' (I know I ate a big breakfast but really?) rail of skimpy bits and bobs wondering what is supposed to go where.

Despite the mega breakfast we made room for some Gallo Pollo and Taco Tico.




'Presentes' The people present. Costa Rican campesinos.


These guys were fab. The one on the right is playing a selection of pipes with flip flops!


Enjoying a dip in the sunshine.

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6 comments:

  1. Unknown12 January 2017 at 00:49

    I expect this'll print twice - sorree! Ur descriptions and humour r brilliant Jo - U could write for a travel mag.no problem - specializing in diversity. Not long now till next big step ...FAMILY !! XXXX

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  2. Unknown12 January 2017 at 00:50

    I expect this'll print twice - sorree! Ur descriptions and humour r brilliant Jo - U could write for a travel mag.no problem - specializing in diversity. Not long now till next big step ...FAMILY !! XXXX

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    1. Jo Stevenson12 January 2017 at 06:03

      Thanks Sheila, we like that you come out double! Looking forward to next step but sad to leave. Guess we'll just have to come back someday! Xxxx

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  3. Unknown12 January 2017 at 01:02

    Swim wear shopping is traumatising at the best of times, hope you find something in America. When do you fly onwards? The tacos look lovely, it's inspired me to cook chicken tacos tonight. Safe onward travels... Jx

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    1. Jo Stevenson12 January 2017 at 06:06

      Should have been more prepared Jo and put afew in my case. Hopefully I'll get something in LA! Tacos were good, bet yours will be better. We leave here on 13th, leave LA on 15th ( Fred's bday!) Get to NZ on 17th. Hope life is good and you are have mg enough snow to enjoy it. Xxxx

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  4. Lindsey15 January 2017 at 11:16

    Food and music....doesn't get better than that! Joseph was left almost speechless by the breakfast....

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