To Sierpe

At the bus terminal in San Jose, my friend and I took a bus of TRACOPA company. (Fare: approx. US$5.00)
After 6 hours of the ride, it was already past 8 pm when we arrived at Palmar Norte.

:: Bus Schedule (subject to change) ::
601 PALMAR NORTE (express bus from San José) - DEP. everyday from Terminal Alfaro at 5:00, 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 13:00, 14:30, 18:00; RET. 5:25, 6:15, 8:15, 10:00, 13:00, 14:30, 16:45; 258 km; 5:00 hrs. $4.42 ** TRACOPA company. Tel. 222-2666

On the way, the bus stopped over at a cafeteria for dinner.
I recall the delicious seafood ceviche I had there.

Between Palmar Norte and Sierpe, we took a taxi for about a 45-minute ride.
(Fare: approx. $15.00)
When we got off the bus, several taxi drivers greeted us.
It was an easy transfer.
Though public bus would have cost us only $1.00 for Sierpe, we decided otherwise because it was already late.

The taxi took the road with exhilarating speed.
The warm and humid breeze from the car window was very comfortable.
We drove by palm tree farms right beside.
Then I heard the sound I'd never picked up before.

Ting, ting...
The high-pitched sound filled the night sky, creating a fantastic atmosphere.
I wondered where it was from, and my imagination lit up.




We arrived at Sierpe, and checked in a booked room at Hotel Oleaje Sereno.
It stands right by the Sierpe river, and the room rate with breakfast starts from $25.00.

It was a cheap guest house rather than a hotel.
I remember I felt itchy all over while I was asleep, but I'd prefer not to think about it.




On the next morning, it was raining.
We strolled in the neighborhood, wearing a poncho we brought from home.
The town seemed very simple yet welcoming.

We found a small supermarket in front of a bus stop.
All the necessary items from household goods to food to rain boots were sold there.

Someone once said, "you are what you buy".

Personally speaking, I like to check out local supermarkets whenever I visit new places.
When I wander around a store where locals shop,
I get a sense of taking a peek at their daily lives.

I purchased a pair of rain boots, because I had read that rain boots would come in handy in the jungle.




It was still raining, and we had breakfast, admiring Sierpe river.
The sound I'd never heard before,
and the smell of warm and humid air.
As I felt excited about lots of new things,
I thought it was a good decision to come to Costa Rica.


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