"Chicagoan" Costa Rica review...

Our flight back to the States was pleasantly uneventful and we arrived back in the neighborhood about the same time Saturday night as our "landlords", Bob and Nancy [found out there's a lot of rules at this AirBnB], It was fun catching up; with mostly Nancy, as Bob went to bed and got up three different times! 

The next couple of days we "enjoyed" the "warm" weather in Chicagoland as we made the quick circuit of doctor visits and once again realizing that we packed too many clothes for our last trip as we took stock of our worldly possessions in B &N's second floor bedrooms. Being able to walk to most of these neighborhood appointments was a welcome continuation of our daily routine during our 3 month immersion in one location in Costa Rica. 

Sha, aka: NGG/CB/love of my life, has organized a busy schedule during our time in EP, I was able to fly to Sioux Falls to see my parents and 2 bros and a couple of cousins for 4 days; NGG met up with our good friends John and Angie and went to Lake Delavan for a long weekend with a tour of the color-change on the lake. High winds and white-capped waves sadly, cancelled the tour.

I had a blast visiting my family in SF (bro-Kurt & Kourtney, bro-Kyle & KyKy & Crystal, cousin-Wally & Georgene, at mom and dad's house); can't tell you how many marble games we played (we had two tables of games going at once one afternoon), laughing and telling stories. Dad gave us the tour of the former homes we had on the way back from the airport. I saw the very spot I ran over the neighbor girl the first time I rode my new bike when I was five. Mom made some awesome meals and was "vicious" at marbles; I got to be in charge of making coffee. Gotta say, dad, the gopher story with you and little KyKy in ND, with mom watching, was the funniest! 

Sha is pleading the "5th" regarding her WI trip...but I know she had a good time bowling and enjoying karaoke night at the local bar I should remember the name of; despite not being able to go on the lake tour.

After 8 days in the States, I miss Costa Rica...I think Sha does too. We both agree we could live there. Our 3-month immersion adventure in one location went beyond our expectations. Choosing not to rent a car, we were able to walk to any and all things we needed or wanted. Our location and condo were perfect and the two of us were in the pool alone for a good chunk of the days of warm sunshine during our stay (even though it is the rainy season). Norm and Karen were great neighbors, and you may recall they were collectively, our Information Desk we went to with all our questions. It's hard to describe how relaxing walking on the beach in the morning is.

"Thirsty Thursday" with Peg O. at Maria's was cancelled due to BB getting about 10 yards away from the house on the walk there, stepped wrong and sprained my knee...down went blog-boy! CB went into high gear and we had a whirlwind 2-days of getting xrays, then ortho visit--jam an MRI in there and a set of crutches...and we're mostly good to go. That did put a damper on my dancing at the Donlan wedding on Saturday-damn! A great party with Kelley and Don tying the knot in the midst of the fun times.

Well, the weather is turning colder...I'm leaving...see you in Panama! (Sorry Sharon P., no pictures)

​Pura Vida!