Day seventeen, Mick and I said goodbye to our friends at the Aussie Hut: John and Roxie, Ian and V, and Jake and Natalie. The Aussie couple who owned the place, Charlie and Paul, called us a taxi. I took one last moment in the hammock before we had to go. Mick had an appointmentContinue reading “Traveling Home”
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Marsella, Nicaragua
Day fifteen, We hiked to the statue of Jesus that overlooks San Juan del Sur. The view from the top was worth the steep hike up the cobblestone road. Day sixteen, we decided to beach hop to the neighboring town, Marcella, to stay in a cool hostel and enjoy the white sand. At sunset, weContinue reading “Marsella, Nicaragua”
At the Feet of Jesus
Day fifteen, it was hot and humid in San Juan del Sur, and the power and internet were out for a rolling black out, so we spent the majority of the afternoon playing “get the card in the hat.” I received my first pedicure, and combined with the manicure, I only paid $27, not includingContinue reading “At the Feet of Jesus”
San Juan del Sur
Day fourteen, we woke up and headed out to grab a breakfast of eggs, rice and beans, plantains, and yogurt. I also ordered a tasty watermelon drink. There are great deals at the markets, so I bought a sun dress for $8 and a few items for my friends. Mick got a great haircut forContinue reading “San Juan del Sur”
Nicaragua
Day Twelve was our last day in Tambor. The newlyweds, Mick and I, and two other couples decided to take the bus to Nicaragua and stay there a few days. My stomach was still upset from the previous day, so I took it easy most of the day. Although the water is safe to drinkContinue reading “Nicaragua”
Avoiding Crocodiles
Day eleven in Costa Rica, we had breakfast and decided to walk along the beach in Tambor. It had rained the night before, so the water was muddy. We walked back to the creek we had passed before. It was wider due to the rain, but looked a lot less intimidating in the daylight. WeContinue reading “Avoiding Crocodiles”
Traveling and the Elderly
Day ten in Costa Rica, Mick and I caught the bus to spend some time with the newlyweds and their family. We accidentally overshot our bus stop while Mick was enjoying a good book. We were about to walk back, but a friendly Tico picked us up and allowed us to hitch hike. He droppedContinue reading “Traveling and the Elderly”
Rental Cars in Costa Rica
Day nine in Costa Rica, we were tired from a long day of snorkeling the day before, so we hung around the hotel till afternoon and then headed to Cabano for more souvenirs. We stopped at an amazing smelling bakery to buy strawberry pastries. We filled the rental car with gas at one of theContinue reading “Rental Cars in Costa Rica”
Snorkeling at Tortuga Island
Day eight came, and the group of wedding guest stragglers decided to go snorkeling. There were almost 20 of us, so we loaded into two boats. The boat I was on was called the Isabella. The view from the boat of the aquamarine ocean was stunning. We passed some sea turtles making love. They spottedContinue reading “Snorkeling at Tortuga Island”
Souvenirs
Day seven, we were tired so we stayed at the hotel till afternoon and then headed out to the nearest town, Cabano. There were bigger supermarkets there, where I bought my first souvenir, ironically made in India. We found a restaurant where we could order a traditional meal. I also ordered a pineapple drink, whichContinue reading “Souvenirs”
Gina (Akao) Decker 