a little taste of home...

sábado, el 6 de mayo

This evening Luisa, Pili, Gaby, Faby, and I had a girls excursion to Escazú, which is an area bordering San José. It really felt like a trip to Southern California though. This is a more affluent part of San José with larger homes, condo and hotel high rises, and lots of nice cars. First we browsed the mall, which is just what you are picturing – two stories, food court, and lots of the same stores that we have. After that we had dinner with Luisa’s brother Benson (who had taken us on the jungle adventure when I first arrived) at TGIF (Friday’s) – one of Luisa’s favorites. The street was a more of a flashback to home because there was Tony Roma’s and Outback, among other American joints (the rest of which I can’t remember right now). There was definitely a good deal of English being spoken at the restaurant and I saw more than just my own blonde hair. So this isn’t the most exciting or dramatic event to share, but I wanted to let you know that just when you are think you are far from home….home comes to find you. Truth be told, however, it didn’t make me miss anything, it only reminded me of how much I appreciate and enjoy the experience I am having – getting a taste of the real Costa Rican life and not as just another tourist. It was kind of the feeling of being reminded of what else is out there and appreciating what you have.