Went into town yet again on the bus. We are determined to set ourselves up properly. Met ANOTHER Canadian, Joanne, who has been living in Costa Rica for three years now, at the bus stop. She's from Coal Lake, Alberta.
Went to the supermarket to see about getting Gabriel some socks-his one pair stink so bad they even make him gag! He wore two different socks up here-a CARS one he wears pulled up and a plain one he folds down. He got such blisters from walking so many kilometers in his sandals that he prefers his runners. Definitely fits into the artsy set in this area-he's become quite an eclectic dresser!
We had an appointment with Mario, the tech-guy, today for our "cheap" phone-he really did give us a good deal so we're not complaining. Unfortunately, we could have bought a $5.00 chip and minutes for $7.00 if our service provider hadn't blocked that option. Not impressed. A learning experience. If you are planning to travel, check with your service provider whether you can switch out the chip in your own phone. We are so thrilled to have a working phone in Costa Rica! $50.00 well spent (lots of minutes included). BTW if you want to call: 011 506 85466092 from outside Costa Rica. Talked with my mom and sister, Denise, tonight. How lovely!!
We tried the ATM at the Banco de Costa Rica, not to be confused with the Banco Nationale de Costa Rica which are just around the corner from each other in Puerto Viejo. Last year, we tried to use our debit cards at the National Bank, both with the teller and ATM and couldn't. We had to use our Visa in the ATM and it was quite costly for us. Not to mention frightening to think you can't access your bank. So, for us, it is a little miracle knowing this can be done!
As we toured around town, we decided to try a bike rental guy for the purchase of used bikes. He agreed to sell us 4 bikes, in goood condition, for $290.00. More than we were hoping for but already we are celebrating them. We started for home with groceries in our little baskets up front. A 7 km distance.
Along the way we noticed (okay Gabriel noticed) the Concrete Jungle skateboarding facility had open gates. This is a ministry Michael and I connected with last year. We took pictures then and told Gabriel all about it. It's been his main agenda item for this adventure. He was in his glory! He will be ramping before we go home, we're sure! Allie expressed an interest in joining the all girls class, a little milder, goood for her! The concrete ungle is just that-a skateboard park right along the coast, that teaches and provides a safe and stable environment for kids who maybe don't always know that. After Gabriel got his fill of the park, we got back on our bikes and headed hoome. The clean, warm, moist air is something to experience while biking...and just keeping the leisurely, RELAXED pace of the Caribbean, breathing and smelling the wonderful fragrances along the way, feeling ALIVE and strong and thankful for LIFE! Wow!
Went to the supermarket to see about getting Gabriel some socks-his one pair stink so bad they even make him gag! He wore two different socks up here-a CARS one he wears pulled up and a plain one he folds down. He got such blisters from walking so many kilometers in his sandals that he prefers his runners. Definitely fits into the artsy set in this area-he's become quite an eclectic dresser!
We had an appointment with Mario, the tech-guy, today for our "cheap" phone-he really did give us a good deal so we're not complaining. Unfortunately, we could have bought a $5.00 chip and minutes for $7.00 if our service provider hadn't blocked that option. Not impressed. A learning experience. If you are planning to travel, check with your service provider whether you can switch out the chip in your own phone. We are so thrilled to have a working phone in Costa Rica! $50.00 well spent (lots of minutes included). BTW if you want to call: 011 506 85466092 from outside Costa Rica. Talked with my mom and sister, Denise, tonight. How lovely!!
We tried the ATM at the Banco de Costa Rica, not to be confused with the Banco Nationale de Costa Rica which are just around the corner from each other in Puerto Viejo. Last year, we tried to use our debit cards at the National Bank, both with the teller and ATM and couldn't. We had to use our Visa in the ATM and it was quite costly for us. Not to mention frightening to think you can't access your bank. So, for us, it is a little miracle knowing this can be done!
As we toured around town, we decided to try a bike rental guy for the purchase of used bikes. He agreed to sell us 4 bikes, in goood condition, for $290.00. More than we were hoping for but already we are celebrating them. We started for home with groceries in our little baskets up front. A 7 km distance.
Along the way we noticed (okay Gabriel noticed) the Concrete Jungle skateboarding facility had open gates. This is a ministry Michael and I connected with last year. We took pictures then and told Gabriel all about it. It's been his main agenda item for this adventure. He was in his glory! He will be ramping before we go home, we're sure! Allie expressed an interest in joining the all girls class, a little milder, goood for her! The concrete ungle is just that-a skateboard park right along the coast, that teaches and provides a safe and stable environment for kids who maybe don't always know that. After Gabriel got his fill of the park, we got back on our bikes and headed hoome. The clean, warm, moist air is something to experience while biking...and just keeping the leisurely, RELAXED pace of the Caribbean, breathing and smelling the wonderful fragrances along the way, feeling ALIVE and strong and thankful for LIFE! Wow!
You guys are going to have to show as all the different things you larnt how to do when u get back.
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