COSTA RICAN DATE NIGHT
27.11.14
There is something magical in eating out on hot and humid, tropical climate nights. There is a certain beauty in watching sweaty, golden tan faces lingering over big plates of food. Those nights drinks taste so good and refreshing. Hearing the noise of traffic and latin music in the background makes it even more exotic and romantic.
We haven't been able to experience many evenings like this since we bought our car and stopped taking the bus. Dear Dragonfly wasn't safe to drive at night with its poor dim lights, until today. Matt spent the majority of the morning fixing this problem by attaching extra front lamps. Driving in Costa Rica at night is not an easy task with its jungle roads, people crossing and daredevil motorcyclists. At least now we can see them all.
From now on we'll be able to enjoy more sunsets at the beach, experience eating out late into the evening and people watch at the ice cream shops. We are night ready.
Unfortunately we are having difficulties finding good restaurants. This is not France, Greece or Italy, or even Mexico where every small joint serves delicious food. Here you need recommendations with good directions or you will not be happy. This is one of the huge drawbacks of this country, the lack of good flavorful cuisine. You'd think its proximity to Mexico would cast some mexican flair but you'll be wrong. There is not much flavor in Costa Rican rice and beans, but there is plenty of oil and believe me, not the good kind. We did find some good places but they are usually expensive and their locations are in tourist spots which we try to avoid.
Honestly speaking, this sole reason, may be a deciding factor, we will not be staying in Costa Rica for longer. We did think about opening our own restaurant for a split second but our lack of experience would more than likely guarantee its future failure.
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