Feliz dia de las Madres!

Happy mother's day to you Costa Rican mommas! It's a holiday today!! All government offices closed, if asked to work today it is double pay. (Still glad I'm retired.)

We are settling into a nice routine of waking up with the birds in the trees talking about their plans for the day, having a little coffee on the balcony (me), then setting out for an exploratory walk or a trip to the store in town. We are finding little short cuts to our favorite stores as we are exploring. Returning home requires a shower on my part, only because Sha is bumping into me as we walk and getting her sweat all over me...jeez. A little relaxing as we contemplate lunch plans. Yesterday we went around the corner from home to Saboras, a little outdoor cafe.

Azteca sopa and Mixtos tacos (carne, cherizo & pastor), yum. Then, after coming home it's usually time to see what temperature the pool water is at...(been perfect everyday so far). Additional hydration is needed after a tough day in the pool on our rafts and then the competition starts.

First day I was feeling good, up 2 to 1; but yesterday I got hammered 3 to nil! We were at the Buzzed Monkey during Happy Hour for my devastating defeat on the 29 board. Gonna blame the monkey and the great country music track playing as well as needing to rebound and play better in the next round! I might have rehydrated more than needed as evidenced by some poor choices during play (Kyle, Kev & Jen; you would've been disappointed!).

We have a great many places near us and the little ways into town to eat; as well as our kitchen. We've done both dine in and out; we like the little sodas that feature reasonable local dishes (getting better at remembering the food pics)--found out the hard way that our hotdogs have casing on them-not edible; ha!

Yesterday, we were happy to find out that it was Fish Market day (Sunday). We walked 2 blocks from the house to the market and found a plethora of things for sale, including fresh fish. We bought a kilo of sea bass and a kilo of jumbo shrimps--two plus pounds of each for a total of $30. Also got some homemade pineapple and bacon chimichurri for the fish. 

A little relaxing after dinner, and I've been reading the awesome book Josh gave me (finished it last night and trying to see how I can get the next one buddy!); maybe TV if we can find a movie, and then 9ish is about all I can take. That's a typical day for us so far.

We are looking forward to the Thursday Farmer's Market (same place as Fish).

Sha just fixed us some noodle soup (Mrs. Grass is everywhere!) and it is time for the pool.

​Pura Vida!