Now I can say I have seen Drake Bay and Golfito, though I did not stay in either place for long. The rest of the week the cruise will be in Panama, and E will again get to cross the canal! I loved the boat...being at sea was great, everyone was very friendly (passengers and staff) and the accomodations were amazing! Even the food in the staff dining room (getting real salad every day was great!), and having a glass of wine with E on deck in the evenings, dressed up for the night events was phenomenal! Neither of us has seen the other dressed up like that before, and it was a lot of fun.
It was a wonderful experience, and I learned a lot being behind the scenes and getting a look at what makes everything function.Sadly, the couple that E and I were going to take over for has decided to stay on for the coming season, and so the position is no longer available. They were however, very impressed with both of us and in the case that anything opens up we are at the top of their list.
As E said, it was a good ride either way...and it was great to be together. This Saturday he comes home! Hoping I can be there.
Before getting home I stopped over in San Vito, where E and I got married to visit with some friends who recently welcomed a new child into the family! I stayed here (the owners are the friends I mentioned). It was quick and satisfying visit, and I hope I can go agagin soon...despite the long, LONG bus ride!
Right now I am back up in the mountains of Monteverde, and the weather change has been a bit of a shock! I slept with socks last night and still felt cold. My rain jacket will be my constant companion, and I was outraged at how expensive a sandwich was yesterday getting a quick lunch. On the whole though, it is great to be around familiar faces and have good company...this place will always be very special to me.
Yesterday I went to visit with Muni at her house, and her baby boy is so big! Later tonight we are going to visit the jacuzzi here at the school, and hopefully make brownies. After leaving yesterday evening I stopped by the little supermarket to get some basics for breakfast the next few days. And of course I run into another good freind, Royner! And we go to a new place that opened recently and caught up over a glass of wine and a beer (just for the record, I had the beer!). Only here can I run into someone like that...! Monteverde is just that kind of place. Looks like I will be here for about three weeks...and I am kind of wishing that I hadn't left so many of my sweatshirts in the USA.
Good thing I have friendships that will buffer me against the mountain chill!
Pura Vida
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