3 weeks and counting in San Juan Del Sur

The people here are great. Both the locals and gringos give off this great embracive vibe. It is a small town and you get to know people fast. That being said, everyone knows about everyone elses business. For instance,

One night we wanted to go out and needed a ride to town so one of our friends haled a bicycle taxi to peddle up a 4k hill to pick us up. Sweaty and exhausted, the taxi peddler was thankful to be going back downhill into town. But when we started to pick up some more speed , and as a truck was beeming down on us from behind, he lost control and slammed us into the side of the hill on the road. Faces were smashed into the brush, belongings were strewn along the road, injuries and laughter ensued, and everyone seemed to find out about it the next day. No one´s life is a secret and information travels very fast.

I asked our friend (who is putting me up) if she had seen some ceramic plates that were missplaced in our kitchen area. Within 2 min of that conversation, one of the night watchmen was accused of steeling them and on the verge of getting fired. You really have to watch what you say even if it is completely inocent.

All in all life is very relaxing out here and i have just been enjoyig the down time. I keep busy by doing some reading, writing, drawing, and when their is opportunity, surfing.

Gov bought a moto bike out here. We got a surf rack on it and now have our own wheels to the beach. The bike is a fun toy and we promise to be careful and not to crash. Surprisingly, the ocean water is like 60 degrees out right now. Cold enough to make my feet numb after 30 min. Not prime conditions.

Other than that, i have slipped into a routine which i enjoy sustaining for the time being. My computer, konked out on me so unfortunitly i have to come into town to keep the updated. So apologies for the future update delays.