Arrived in San Jose safely last night after a long - 11.5hrs - and uneventful flight from Madrid. The flight was full, service limited and food was best forgotten. What makes anyone think that three slices of white bread and two slices of cheese constitutes an inflight snack?
Staying at Gaudy's backpacker hostel which is interesting - very friendly and helpful - but basic. We have the room with the balcony - which allows us a view of the traffic and the Crowne Plaza Hotel - where Linda thinks we should be!
Last night I slept in my eighth bed in 2 weeks and surprisingly had the best sleep for nearly a month - perhaps having no plans to remember or worry about was the major factor - it certainly wasn't the matress or the traffic noise.
Spent our first day sightseeing and doing some last minute shopping - had to get Linda some wellies for those jungle walks- also visited the National Theatre which is a fabulous building in the style of the Royal Opera House that looks out of place in the centre of San Jose which has the architectural style of 1960's Philadelphia.
Booked for trip to a coffee plantation tomorrow - decided to avoid anything strenuous prior to our departure for the rain forest on Friday.
PS - interesting to note that Starbucks has arrived in Barajas airport in Madrid. Managed to avoid the temptation but did not the location for our journey home.
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