we flew out in the morning not really having firm plans as to where we were landing (see difficulties sin el teléphono, etc.). it turns out that unbeknownst to anyone except the locals, this is the first day that the drake bay airport is closing for repairs, meaning that all flights are now going through palmar sur. this results in a lovely dawn boat ride up the rio grande de térraba through the mangroves.
back in san jose (because everything goes through san jose) not without a little bit of todo we make arrangements to stay in puerto viejo de talamanca on the carribean coast and take a public bus for the four hour journey. the long ride results in assigned seating and everything is relatively comfortable. the only unfortunate part is the end when we get to puerto viejo where we realize that our cabins are actually in playa cochles over 2km away, resulting in an unpleasant hike in the light rain. carrying all of our bags. in the dark. did i mention the rain?
if it’s any consolation, it doesn’t really start pouring until we’re safely checked in.
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