The morning began with yet another tropical breakfast—this time featuring some of Toucan Sam’s finest Froot Loops. After eating, I headed back to my room to pack up my suitcase and noticed my hand was finally feeling better. The ace wrap had done its job, and the palm was healing nicely, so I decided toContinue reading “08JAN2022 – DAY 3: THE MOONSHINE”
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07JAN2022 – DAY 2: THE MEETUP
After shaking off yesterday’s airport anxiety, I eased into the morning with a colorful platter of tropical fruits. The papaya didn’t quite win me over, but everything else was a burst of flavor that felt like the perfect “welcome to Costa Rica.” A few messages in the group chat later, I linked up with someContinue reading “07JAN2022 – DAY 2: THE MEETUP”
06JAN2022 – DAY 1: THE AIRPORT ANXIETY
Travel days rarely go according to plan, but this one took the cake. After a flight cancellation delayed my departure from Quito, I found myself stranded in the airport well past midnight—groggy, frustrated, and desperate for sleep. The wooden benches near the entrance weren’t exactly five-star accommodations, but they’d do. As I laid down, IContinue reading “06JAN2022 – DAY 1: THE AIRPORT ANXIETY”