Hello People of the Internet,
It's been just over two weeks since we made our descent into Costa Rica, meaning we have just one more week until we are freed from the institution-I mean institute, and left to our own devices. We are quite bored with Costa Rica and have decided not to spend any extra time here, and come Saturday we will be thrusting on to Lake Nicaragua.
This weekend, Chandra, a few of our friends and I took a trip to the questionable beach town of Jaco. Before boarding the bus we were told by all of our host parents and teachers that it was a nefarious place filled with booze, hookers, and drugs. Basically a seedier Las Vegas but with a beach.
We weren't disappointed. Upon arrival, having grown tired of beans and rice, we made for the most Americanized restaurant we could find. Ironically enough, it was a Mexican food joint. It was here that we laid eyes upon our first ex-pat. He was
sitting with two young Costa Rican girls who were thumbing through the latest Victoria’s secret catalogues, pointing to the 'outfits' he found most enjoyable.
After booking our hostel it seemed as only two of us were really up for going out. We quickly made friends with two Dutch travelers, a German student, and a French surf bum, and headed to the club. It was like a U.N. meeting, except in a club and surrounded by ex-pats and hookers. We were tired so we retired to our hostel pretty early. All and all, I would saw our trip to Jaco was pretty tame.
Every week my host-parents and I have been going to weekly 'community watch' meetings, where I have learned how to identify an intruder, what details to give the cops, and the basic workings of criminal law system. Apparently these meetings have happened every Monday for four months. My host-father, having faithfully attended every meeting, is getting some sort of community watch diploma, and tonight we are attending his graduation. I'm pretty psyched as I have been told there will be free food.
I'd best be off as I have class soon, but,
Peace, Love and Good Skin,
Benjamin
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I'm glad you were not inspired by the expat.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your travels!
was it as seedy as the Arena club in L.A.? BAHAHA!
ReplyDeleteI love your description of our time in jaco! Travel safe. Le vaya con dios as Shaunas mom would say. And update the blog often! PS put a new cover on the iphone screen today. It is no worse for the tumble it endured in your (un)trusty hands. --Emily
ReplyDeleteBen is so sad that your'e not enjoying Costa Rica that much, and I guess you chose the wrong beach to go, Jaco is kinda nasty, and yes, is full of hookers and drugs, you should have go to Flamingo or Conchal beach, but oh well, next time you come I'll guide you a bit more if you want.! jeje ;)
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