Sorry if my last post was not very coherent. I did not have much money to pay for more internet time! Losses suffered from the robbery: about $100, my debit card, my camera, the keys to my host-family's house, a nice little money-protector travel bag, and some other stuff. I am not happy but I am getting over it. And becoming a better person for being outside my comfort zone.
My last post regarding Puerto Viejo was definitely skewed. Actually, Puerto Viejo is a nice beach community where people just ride bikes and surf all day, and listen to reggae bands and dance all night. It is such a small community that you see the same people everywhere. Everyone you saw during the day will show up at the big parties at night. There are beach bonfires, really nice people, and lots of live music (No woman, No cry and Pass the Dutchie are the theme songs of this town).
I almost had to get out my fly swatter to take care of the swarms of guys last night telling me that they are in love with me and that I am the most beautiful person in the world. I wasn't even looking that cute. I mean, I showered. But that's it. I'm very good at telling them to go away but they are very persistent.
-"You are the most beautiful girl in the world"
-"Gracias"
-"Thanks, that's it?? I am in love with you!"
-"I'm sorry."
-"I am in love with you! Just one kiss?"
-"No."
-"Why not."
-"Tengo novio."
-"Well where is he now, probably with another girl." (Hahahahah)
See how persistent they are??? It takes about three times of telling them no to make them go away (Damn, three times!)
I know better than to give guys just one kiss. I learned everything I need to know in kindergarten from "If you give a mouse a cookie..." "If you give a tico un beso..."
(Tico= colloquial name for Costa Ricans)
(Costarricenses= traditional name for Costa Ricans)
On the bus to Puerto Viejo, the radio was playing some classics. Mixed in with the Costa Rican pop music was:
-Hotel California
-Dust in the Wind
-Total Eclipse of the Heart (Turn around bright eyes.)
-Eternal Flame
-No Lady Gaga, unfortunately, but it seems as though Costa Rica might be about 30 years behind when it comes to American pop music.
The universe is definitely telling me to watch Old School..
Ay, I just really want to go back to my home-stay home. I am sick of being so out of my element and having to keep my guard up at all times! At least I don't really have any more valuables for people to rob.
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I love being able to come home and have a little news from you. Will you still be able to do this in Pochote? Hope you are having fun RIGHT this very minute. I just drank two totally decadent almond milk hot cocoas with sugar-free chocolate melted inthem and cool whip reigning supreme on top.And now I am going to curl up in "our" bed and read and fall asleep in 3 mins and 31 seconds. I MAY NOT EVEN BRUSH MY TEETH.
ResponderEliminarlove you
I think that club scene is a magnificent opportunity to hone your flirting skills. Which, trust me, always comes in handy. (Sorry Jimmy if you're reading this.)
ResponderEliminarBut It sounds like you've recovered from the shock.
Try to introduce Lady GaGa to the natives-- do a music warp drive on them, and see what they think. I'd like to know what her Latin American potential might be.
Take care, have fun, BE SAFE and I look forward to your next entrada!
CG