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So I decided to stay another night in tortuguero , except I moved to the village now, i got blasted last night with Leno , choco and Sam . Sam owns princess resort and hooked me up with a room for free. I actually think Leno is paying for it, since he knows I could have slept at the lodge which I paid for but was having a awesome time drinking and talking till 3 am . And the boat taxi stops at 12. Sam is an older man maybe mid 40-50's who worked in south Carolina in the corporate world. After years of wanting a simple life without the materialistic bulls*** and stress , he filled his truck and drove from south Carolina to costa rica. He told me how it took him ten days. And how he had minor problems on his way. He only brought copies of his passport and in nicaugua the woman wanted his passport or pay 100$ to get through. Since naturally you don't want to deal with stupidness, since you know she can let you pass but wants money, he paid her. Smart man in my eyes. Him and I spoke about how we need to have our freedom and how we need to explore. He commends me for going out on my own and not waiting for someone to go with, as we both know I'll be waiting forever. We talked about how there's so many good people in the world and it's eye opening when you are able to speak with someone from a different walk of life . I told him how I would rather meet locals rather than tourists since I'm traveling to see culture and be emerged in another way of life. To see how other people living .Then there's choco who's 38 and looks 24. I still feel the need to check his I.d. He's born in costa rica in the province limon. He works as SAMs security for the hotel/ hostel wandering around at night with a joint in his hand. He has long hair and is quite interesting. Much different than Sam and Leno . He explains to us about people being fake and that the less people you expose yourself to , sometimes is better. I understand what he's saying but my love for understanding different cultures and peoples thoughts won't go away. When Leno introduced us he shook my hand and said nice to meet you, like a gentleman. He grew up I believe with a more harsh life . Gangsters and such , but still sees life as beautiful . He explains he just wants to take care of his body and be free.
After a couple hours of talking and drinking we turned on some music ( some provided by me, since I do have good tunes ) and jammed till 3 am. They were surprised when i offered to buy the next case of beers . And i had to insist . And as a woman i won ha ha . Choco got me smokes last night and refused to take my money . Very nice as these guys are most helpful and sincere .I was suppose to leave for puerto vierjo today but they wanted me to stay and hang out tonight . So after realizing why not I have the time , I agreed to stay in one of SAMs rooms. Last night I didn't realize how big this area he owned was. It was pitch dark outside and you can't see anything . Waking up this morning with a banging headache looking outside I can see why he likes to live in his spot. The beach is literally couple steps away ( you can't swim or walk much on beach cause it's owned by the national park ) but the view is absolutely beautiful . Palm trees with hammocks hanging off them .a cute restaurant in front of the rooms and s very peaceful feeling.
So tonight I'm staying by there and it's really nice . . The rooms are dingy and the fan doesn't work . But it's just for a night. It's independence day today so tonight might be some parties . Then tomorrow I'll make my way to puerto vierjo to a chill cabin , right in dowtown .I seem to notice I'm not a fan of hostels ha ha since I'm spending that extra on a private room with ac ha ha .oh man I'm tiered. No beer or liquor for me till much later . I'm working on water and staying out of the sun ,and have been actually reading my book, so far it's great and I'm almost finished. I'm hoping I can find another good book to start to read. I'll look around the village tomorrow . Leno called me at the lodge while I was checking out to say he will come chill with me after one and tonight. It's 2:30 and he's not around, kinda good since I'm totally relaxing, but I think I hear Sam and choco and have a feeling he's not far away. Not sure if I told you about him , besides being super chill. But he's 34 and was born in nicaugua. He came to costa rica illegally at first and now lives in tortuguero obviously working at the lodge I was staying at. He has 2 kids and is married. He likes to party and have a good time .I also got great recommendations from him and others of which bar to go to and to let them know they send me there and they will hook it up. This dudes gone out of his way for me since the moment I got here.. Obviously some work related but when they take it further it's more out of care and want. Plus as they said to me im a sexy and beautiful woman. , he he dam straight .Yesterday he invited me at dinner time to go out with him and his friends , but of course don't want him to feel obliged . So I asked him he minded even tho he asked me too just to make sure. Told him I don't want him to feel like he needs to or be a babysitter , but he strongly disagreed and said he thinks I'm chill and I don't need to be alone
. So I agreed. There are different type of backpackers , the non friendly ones lol , the ones who just say hi and smile , and the ones who like to meet new people and are in general friendly . I have come across them all. But hungary girl and Victoria the Aussie were definitely the friendliest .hmm thinking I need to grab some food soon .I'll check the restaurant right here and see if they can make me something .
Ended up at buddah bar for lunch and hung out there fir awhile, now I'm chilling by the beach. To funny Leo just called me on the phone in the hotel to tell me he feels hung over and s*** and he might not be able to meet me. Ha ha all good I'm enjoying my day alone anyways. I'm sure Sam and choco are around soon and they like talking ti me or looking at me, either way it's good company. Soon darkness will take over as 6 pm it's pitch black .
Ah nô one is around boo , i could have been in puerto vierjo , all good today was beautiful and I stared at the water all day and enjoyed myself. I want a drink but don't feel like walking to the village to pick some up, even tho it's a 3 min walk. I'm enjoying the quiet and being alone.met this chick whose crashing in the room next to me with her boyfriend . She's chill we were talking earlier.
Nice so I paid for one night only here. 15 bucks s*** that's awesome. 20$ with breakfast, if I ever come back to costa rica I know where I'm staying at. Pretty sweet deal. My rooms not as hot anymore since it's night time and cooled down.
Not sure I'll party tonight , depends if anyone shows up, either way I'm tiered and I'll go smoke a doob on the hammock and listen to the ocean water crashing .
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