Unexpected Stay in Quepos, Costa Rica
Quepos, Costa Rica
We arrived late to our next hostel due to a horrendous traffic jam. Our hosts were gracious and understanding as we pulled up to their gate, in pitch blackness, following a three hour stop and go two lane highway. It was a huge relief to be welcomed without an inkling of animosity.
Our host, Jorge showed us to our beautiful room, after explaining the ‘no shoes on the tile rule’ with more space than I expected. Not to mention a private bathroom. It was perfect!
There are constantly new people coming and going and we have continued collecting as many contacts as possible from around the world.
Hostels are great for collecting friends in a myriad of countries, not to mention learning the do’s and don’ts of certain cultures. I loved the nights listening to adventures of new friends as we sharing drinks until the wee hours, even if it caused me to swear off alcohol for a time, not too long though. So many tales to hear and adventures to share.
Originally we were only going to stay a couple nights in Quepos but after our first night we decided to extend. We have an open kitchen where we can cook our own meals and the rooms are extremely comfortable. What else do we need?
Oh, I can’t forget the guitar.
In the common area Chris found an acoustic to play. The next day we extended our stay.
A large rooster crows every morning, earlier than is proper, in my opinion. Approximately 10 minutes following the rooster is a truck coming down the road with a megaphone blaring huevos, huevos, huevos! They inquire about purchasing eggs. Every other day we are treated to a symphony of rain falling on the tin roof and often long rolling thunder lulling us to sleep.
I went hiking with a fellow gemini, when we had a break in the rain, Nicole from Berlin who I couldn’t keep up with, granted I was probably 20 years her senior. All I really saw of her was her ass end ahead of me. Humbling to say the least as I turned 50 this year and once was a Triathlete and avid Half Marathoner. c’est la vie.
Chris and I also went snorkeling. I was was excited to get in the water, however, it was murky and we couldn’t see much. Our guide brought morsels for the fish so we could feed them and they frenzied around us. We weren’t out long, I was the last one to get back on the boat. I do love being in the water, especially with a mask so I can see the life around me.
At the end of our six days, the owners, Pamela and Jorge didn’t want us to leave and invited us back next September for a free months stay. Chris offered his expertise in renovation and they jumped at the opportunity for his help. I’ll take it, free 30 day stay in Costa Rica! YES!
Jorge and Pamela have become such great friends! A month from our flight to Rome, we find out exactly how connected we are.
Before we left the loving arms of Jorge and Pamela, however, mother nature had another surprise prior to our departure. A very large, very beautiful snake strung across the gutter of Jorge and Pamela’s house. Docile as he was, it was still exhilarating. After his spot in the limelight he moseyed to a tree and disappeared with a flick of his tail.
Sooo, that means, if we need to after Europe, we are finishing Central and South America next year and heading to Rome this Sunday, September 17. I was so happy when we booked the flight, I cried.
Back to Panama City to hang out at another hostel until our flight to Rome. The hostel life isn’t bad actually, $30 a night for a private room and bathroom. We meet a lot of different people, play a lot of ping pong, and drink a lot of beer.
Off to Rome!!