Perro Frito por fa vor!! -

Written by jason on August 1, 2008 – 6:47 pm -

yes…that´s right…fried dog would be better than the food in Nicaragua.  The best meal we had in the last week has been a 1$ hotdog in Granada.  There has been pizza, with what we think was rat tail sausauge, cheese that doesn´t seem like a dairy product, weird squash salad, spagetti that you could classify as radioactive, and i had some bacon that might make me never eat bacon again.  I have been utterly disappointed in the lack of street food in Nicaragua.  Everywhere else they have had grilled meats and typical dishes in abundance.  We had trouble finding anything local to eat.  Hopefully CR will be better.

That being said,  I wanted to give everyone an update on where things stand:

  • we have just arrived in San Jose, Costa Rica
  • It took about 11 hours by bus from San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
  • We had zero trouble at the border and were welcomed very warmly into Costa Rica
  • We spent the last week in Nicaragua…Granada, Laguna De Apoyo, and San Juan Del Sur.
  • Our readers were right, Laguna De Apoyo was great.  We went totally blind based on a comment from a reader.  Thanks Sean!!
  • If you are ever in Granada, make a stop at Crater´s Edge resort.  Most comfortable we have been on the entire trip.
  • The beach in San Juan Del Sur proper is very pretty, but pretty much sucks.
  • We finally figured out where everyone goes.  Maderas beach (just took the shuttle from Casa Oro).  Maderas was amazing.  Huge cliffs, clear water, fun waves, and lots of surfers (of all skill levels) to watch.   We went to the beach 2 days in a row.
  • we slept like crap the last 2 nights in San Juan Del Sur.  we learned our lesson in staying for cheap next to a bar.  The first night was ok, but the 2nd they had a loud metal band playing and last night a poker tourney that sounded like Armageddon.  I swear there were 40 surfer guys singing Bob Marley at the top of their lungs for like an hour.
  • We still can´t upload pictures.  The computer I am on now is locked in a huge Military grade cage, so I can´t plug in the USB reader.  More to come, I promise
  • We are picking up Willits, Julia, and Travis at the airport tomorrow.  Can´t wait guys!!
  • Then we are off to La Fortuna and Volcano Arenal for some zip lines, whitewater rafting, hot springs, and maybe a beer or 2…haha

Later

jason


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4 Responses to “Perro Frito por fa vor!! -”

  1. By Big Reg on Aug 3, 2008 | Reply

    Jason sorry to hear yuo are starvin a littleon vacation bro, then again I don’t know if I can feel that sorry for you haha no but seriously you are looking like a little island boy probably losing weight by circumstance not choice slim. Anyhow keep the updates coming and punch Willits in the face for me when you see him Lol God Speed to you and Cindy happy trails and keep the updates coming bro.

    Fried Dog, haha I am looking forward to your next entry into the beer report section too. later dive master

  2. By WanderingSean on Aug 3, 2008 | Reply

    Glad you enjoyed the Laguna! Is Ann still running Crater’s Edge? We wound up spending 5 days there–so chill it was hard to leave.

    I also recommend massive amounts of ‘Flor de Cana’ rum if you need to gain weight. But, looks like you are headed for CR now–ice cold Imperial beers await you (have one for me).

  3. By Caitlin Newland on Aug 4, 2008 | Reply

    When in La Fortuna you should do the rappelling through waterfalls they offer, it is so much fun.

  4. By Aaron on Aug 4, 2008 | Reply

    Hey you two, just checked in. It has been a little bit! Pictures look awesome!!! Damn, you guys are going to look like me when you get back. Crazy stories so far…loved reading them!!!! Hope all continues to go well! Hope to hear from you soon!

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