Some thoughts on Costa Rica

Having been here almost 2 months, here are few things I've noticed living in Tamarindo, Costa Rica:

• It's hot here, like Africa hot. Costa Rica has 27 different micro climates and we live in the Guanacaste region, more specifically on the coast. There are 2 seasons in this region, the dry season and the rainy season. Mid April starts to get into the rainy season and it lasts until November. I'm actually looking forward to the rain as today was the first day since we've been here that it's been cloudy. It's been Sunny and 95+ every single day, and it cools down to about 75 at night. Most, including myself, would think that's perfect, but it's time for some rain. From what I hear, it doesn't rain all the time during the rainy season, especially the first 5 months or so. A stray shower during the day or at night is expected, then towards October and November it rains throughout the day.

• In Atlanta we would have to drive 10 minutes to get to one restaurant, here we can walk 10 minutes and have access to over 50 restaurants . . . strange. 

• The sun rises around 5am and sets around 6pm every single day throughout the year. Honestly, I wish the days were longer, but I guess it's something I'll have to get used to.

• There are no addresses here, so mail isn't delivered to your house. You can setup an PO box at the post office, but I love not getting mail, more specifically junk mail. 

• Apparently it's common for the water to go out all day at least once a week here. This takes some preparation and getting used to, but still sucks every time it happens.

•  It's been 55 days since I've put on a pair of socks.