I was there sharing your chicken, your bus ride, hanging with your friends. Your post made me feel like I was traveling with you. So, well written.
I love travelogs that break down the experience in costs, and cost cutting. You travel like I do. I just heard this quote, "don't live ON the island, live IN the island, enjoy being part of the culture, learn something, expand your consciousness. Yes, thank you.
I'm soon buying a Catamaran and plan on coming to rest, maybe indefinitely, to Costa Rica, but don't know anyone yet. I'm sure we'll make plenty of local, flavorful friends.
happy travels
catamaran? that sounds amazing! I don't know if i could do that though. So i hope you gonna write about that:)