Costa Rica

We visited Puntarenas, one of the larger cities in Costa Rica, twice in the past month. The first time was during Carnival, and the markets and restaurants were jam packed with people out enjoying the celebrations. All of the Costa Ricans I have encountered have been vibrant, strong looking people and I would love to have the opportunity to travel outside this small area.

It felt like it was almost forty degrees that day. I bought two pieces of fresh watermelon from a vendor for $1.

There were more stalls set up in the market, and games and rides for the kids

Fresh sliced mangoes for sale.


Some of you may remember that I posted this photo after my first visit to Costa Rica. I said that these stalls are everywhere you walk, selling mixtures of meat, veggies and rice to people wrapped in big leaves or plastic bags. At the time I didn’t know what kind of meat it was. Cheryl has informed me that it is deep-fried pigs’ ears. Bon Appetit.


On our second stop in Puntarenas, it was just as hot. Me, Steven and Cheryl had a delicious lunch at a nice restaurant that a lot of crew go to. Cheryl and I both had whole, grilled red snapper, and it was one of the best fish I have eaten in a long time. Very delicious. Steven had chicken breast stuffed with shrimp, in a coconut curry sauce. Yum.


Trying to beat the heat.


Lineup for the bathroom.