“Is it okay to walk to the bus station alone with my backpack?” I inquired at the hostel. The Tico owner pouted, slightly offended. “Of course! This is Costa Rica, it’s a safe country! It’s not like Nicaragua, you know.”
Browsing Category Costa Rica and Nicaragua – Winter 2014
People of San José, Costa Rica
On one hand, Avenida Central is lined up with posh flagship stores and foreign brand sold at foreign prices—Levis, Desigual, Aldo, etc. but on the other hand, hawkers sell socks, underwear, calendars and religious items in the middle of the pedestrian traffic.
San José – El Mercado Central
I really shouldn’t have stepped into the Mercado Central right after breakfast. No because I was grossed out by all the meat on display but because the food looked delicious, and I was full!
Alone in Costa Rica – Exploring San José
I explored the barrio chino, Costa Rica’s tiny Chinatown, and the many plazas and parques— Parque Morazán by my hostel (with a lot of hippies juggling fire torches), Plaza de la Democracia (with office people eating ice cream) and Plaza de la Cultura (with kids chasing pigeons).
Going Solo… and Landing in San José, Costa Rica
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Sink Or Swim – Going Travelling… And Going Alone
I was that close to win the imaginary “Mother of the Year” award. And then I made a decision that may cost me a few thousands in therapy sessions when Mark is older.