Jimmy Buffet, Peyton Manning & Tom Brady

January 19:  90 degrees

Mandy blew a flip flop Jimmy Buffet style at the beach.  We are on the hunt for new flip flops that won't break the bank.  On the way, we notice a place called Arriba's that is advertising the Broncos and Patriots game.  Arriba's didn't know that they just touched a little place in our hearts.  Mandy whispers, "I wanna do that", as she looks at me with that "please, please."  Look on her face.  "Ok, let's indulge in a little Americana".  If we were only going to be in Costa Rica for a week vacation, I probably would have talked us out of it.  It felt fine now because we have so much time.  During the game,  we split some ceviche.  I don't know if it is because it is so hot here or if they have just mastered ceviche but,  it was mouth-watering.  After the second and third quarters, with the Broncos well in control, we headed off.

We walked off our food and drinks by heading up the hill and retrieving our flashlight from a couple who borrowed it a few nights back.  Oh yeah,  this is also how directions are given in most places, "Go down the dirt road about 200 meters, cross the bridge and take the foot path to the right.  If you see a foot path on the left, you have gone too far".  

I know that this makes perfect sense to someone from Lodi, OH but I am used to street signs and right/left.  Nonetheless,  we always seem to find our way.

This evening we relax on the porch of our casita and we are accompanied by a family of monkeys migrating in the trees above.  We sit in amazement every time we see them.  This reminds us of how fortunate we are to have this experience.

Finally,  the day was topped off with getting to see and talk to our families back home.  You guys are the reasons why doing something like this is hard.  We love you.