Here are some pictures that describe our first few days here. We spent Day 1 in the town of Atenas (about 8 miles from our "casita"). Apparently Sunday is the day they auction off cattle in the town square. Very festive atmosphere! Day 2 we visited Poas Volcano, some waterfalls and we toured a coffee plantation. Lyle did all the driving and the GPS worked surprisingly well. Some of the roads could hardly be called roads! The coffee tour was very informative...we now know why coffee is so damned expensive! there is a ton of work that goes into it's production. These people pick the beans by hand and get paid a whopping $1.50 per 25 pound basket. Day 3 was (today) and we traveled along the coastal cities and stopped at various beaches including Playa Jaco and Playa Hermosa. We had lunch (rice, beans, chicken and fried plantains) at a local diner...muy deliciosa!
Mary,
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear that you and Lyle have gotten away for a private adventure. The trip sounds wonderful! Continued enjoyment and thanks for including me on the post.
We're off on our own adventure except I'm with the three kids....not quite the same let me tell you. Take care.
Sue Malcolm
hahaha rice and beans... how TYPICAL.
ReplyDeleteI see that you took my advice and hiked that extra trail at poas... lovely view now wasn't it?!
and the drivers there... i hate to tell you but i told you soo!!
glad your having a good time! and DON'T WORRY.. me and nick have the house completely under control... ;)