What we have learned so far…
Monkeys freak Pica out 🙂 Yep, going to take a bit for her to get used to them. We went for a jungle walk close to home and ran into a whole troop of them. They were very vocal and curious. Not a great photo but you get the idea, they are pretty darn cute! These are Capuchin Monkeys.
Hanging washing inside going to be the norm. It takes 2-3 days for it to all dry, at which point you need to start again, I am slowly getting into the rhythm….
DON’T throw toilet paper down the toilet, put it in the basket beside the toilet. This is a common thing in other countries I have lived, but having lived in Canada for more than 12 years I have lost the habit! Paper blocks the drains fast, not something we want to deal with!
The farmers market it great, cheaper and better quality produce than in the supermarket, here is a sampling of what we brought yesterday:
LOVING the fruit and veges here!
Prices are expensive, you really have to be mindful of what you buy if, like us, you are on a small budget. Basically stay away from anything imported and eat like the Tico’s do, lots of beans and rice. Luckily we like them, though time will tell if we feel the same way after a few months 🙂
I am keeping a log of prices and will do a blog at some point on costs for those wanting to travel here.
Have a pot of beans on the go at all times, Rich has taken to doing this and trying new recipes each time, last night was his tastiest so far 🙂
The chicken is really tasty, like out of this world tasty! I don’t know, maybe it is the Pura Vida lifestyle they lead, but all of us in agreement it is GREAT! Rich credits it to his excellent cooking technique as well of course 🙂
Sweep well and often, at least twice a day as there are bugs galore. Walking across the kitchen floor the other evening was this:
Yep it is a scorpion. They are not lethal but give a nasty sting.
Check to see if the fences are electric! I was feeding our compost to the chickens yesterday, yes we have chickens! Well technically they are our landlords, but we can share them. Those that know me, know I LOVE chickens ,(chooks, for those from Down Under!), so I was very happy to discover this! Anyway I hear Luca from behind the chook house yelling that the trees are shocking him and he cannot move! I knew exactly what had happened! He had come in via the paddock where the cows are, and not noticed the electric fence attached to the tree he was attempting to climb! We pulled him on out 🙂
I showed him how to check if the fence is live or not with a blade of grass, something us country kids know from a very early age, but I had been neglectful in teaching Luca! Terrible parenting!!! He did not seem too traumatized at the time, but did mention going to bed last night that he does not want to be electrocuted again!!!!!! 🙂
It is VERY hilly, anyone visiting here needs to know this, you need to be somewhat fit before you come, unless you want to use taxi’s or have your own vehicle. We are thankful for the Newfoundland ECT getting us somewhat into shape, even so, we have a way to go! The hills however are well worth it for the views you get!
Yes that is the ocean in the distance! Finding a stream, is always welcome relief!
It is pretty overwhelming the first few days, there is so much to do and explore that you tend to push yourselves. You rise early, 5-6am (it is light and noisy by then, as everyone on their way to work), so by the end of the day you are exhausted. This is our front door, as you can see the road is very close, there is no escaping the traffic, both people and motor.
Recognize when everyone needs a chillout Lego day 🙂
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