Best day so far

Today has probably been the best day so far. I've been feeling so lonely since getting here and frankly a bit bored. Because there isn't much to do around the hostel.

But today I went on a little tour of a few rivers and rainforest. Because the guy from the hostel runs the tours, it was only me and him.

I didn't have a problem with this as he seems nice. Although when we were in the car in the middle of the forest and he said 'Oh damn I've forgotten my knife' I was slightly concerned.

It's funny as he must have seen the colour drain from my already pale face because he started laughing and explained it was because there are some flowers he likes that would have wanted to take home to his girlfriend.

I did have the opportunity to swim at the first river (Las Juntas) we stopped at but I decided not to. Funny enough, ever since the conversation regarding worms wiggling up my 'lady bits', I don't really want that thanks! Cheers Dad and Stu.

The second river (Rio Sucio) we went to was beautiful. It's the only river in San Jose that forks and merges into one. And one side is brown (due to the zinc in the mountain) and the other side is blue. It was really pretty.

We also visited a coffee plantation. I didn't realise coffee beans were red berries when ripe, they go brown from the roasting. See, I'm learning so much!

The guide also took me to the oldest church in Costa Rica. Is was so beautiful and looked in great condition. He said they have restored it several times. It was originally built in 1895.

He also explained that wherever a church us built, a sports field is built in front of it then a school. That is how the towns are established.

I'm currently in San Jose relaxing in the sun sitting outside the museum. It's been really nice just chilling out and people watching albeit a little lonely.

I've been a little naughty and indulged in some retail therapy. I have two defences: 1. My bag was only 12kg on the way out and 2. I bought two bra tops, a dress and a shirt for the grand sum of £7.12. How could I resist!!!

I think the saying "I can resist anything except temptation" springs to mind.

Tomorrow is my last night in the hostel. I'm looking forward to starting my tour on Saturday and really exploring Costa Rica and hopefully making some friends.

I was going to leave the hostel a day early until I realised they were holding out on me and there's a bigger bathroom. It was like the holy grail when I saw it this morning. It's huge compared to the one I've been using. I may treat myself and even wash my hair tonight.... I know how to live!!