rainy days...

if there is one thing you should know it is that when visiting london, or costa rica...you should always carry an umbrella. unfortunately mine died before leaving honduras. so we are sitting in an internet cafe waiting out the rain and lightning and thunder, which is all fine when the internet continues to operate...but not so good when the power goes out too...which is what happened!

its been quite rainy since we got to La Fortuna yesterday. We spent the afternoon laying around in hammocks on the porch and managed to find all the over priced tourist traps in this not so impressive town. its been overrun by ex-pats and we are trying to navigate around them.

spent the morning hiking 5 km each way to a beautiful waterfall. loads of tourists cruising by us in taxis, rental cars, and horses as we made the hike all uphill to the Catarata Fortuna. It was worth the walk because we had the whole place to ourselves for awhile. the waterfall was beautiful and the large pool at its base a very chilly swim, but we managed to find some sunny rocks to warm up on, only to get stuck in the rain again on our way back to town.

tonight we finally found a good cheap restaurant where the locals eat. trying to keep the budget in check. we also bought fruits to have for breakfast in the hostel!

days here are relaxing and slow. early to bed early to rise. i am trying not to compare these travels to my time in honduras, though it is constantly on my mind. i miss my dog and my family and my home in la paz. am picking up subtle difference between the cities, the language, and the personality of costa rica vs honduras and it makes me miss my places and my friends. have been in touch with a few of my close honduran friends, but know it will be a long time before seeing them again and at times find myself wishing i was there...