a taste of gallo pinto

Yesterday was pretty good!

E was nearby at the Port of Caldera, and came home for a little while to drop off  and to pick up some things from home. His one request was a good, typical breakfast...on board the ship they do not serve a lot of rice and beans, as the style of meal is more North American. So I whipped up some coffee, gallo pinto, fried banana, scrambled eggs and fried cheese for him...and in true form, he ate two plates! We worked on the whole Visa thing some too, and I have to tell you...the questions they ask are out of this world ridiculous!!!
"Do you plan to engage in any terrorist activity while in the United States?" Well no, and even if I was, do you really think I would divulge that in my application?! Honestly, we Gringos are so silly sometimes!!!
It was great to see E, in any case, and of course now I find myself wishing I had gotten one last hug or kiss before saying goodbye! Not sure when we will be able to touch base again. We are investigating a work opportunity that could be very promising...I won't say anymore, but will keep you posted. Let's just say we would be working together.

This next Thursday I begin working again, my month of vacation is almost over. I will be going to the beach, not sure for how long...and so I had better pack sunscreen and flip flops! Packing really is pretty difficult though, as I am not sure of the locations I will be vsisiting. Between Monteverde, Heredia and Flamingo you have to be ready for all weather, which means I need both a bikini and a sweatshirt. The most important thing to remember about the job: be flexible!

I am super happy with my new phone! Note about the phones here: until recently one company had a monopoly on all telecommunications here, but now there are various companies and plans. My phone plan is pay as you go and I spend something like $10 a month on average! And the other day I discovered that I can enable my phone to have internet for the day for a charge of about 50 cents!!! How cool is that?? I wonder if any companies in the USA have a similar offer...I only know of Tracphone as offering pay-as-you-go.
In any case, I love my phone!

Well, just got out of church here and now I am headed home for a late breakfast...
Loving the sun and already missing E!

Pura Vida