Muchas Cervesas

Yesterday, we visited a Costa Rican lobbying group whos purpose is to promote investment into Costa Rica. It was interesting and informative about thier approach in selling the country to attract investment which hopefully will aid the nation as a whole. There appeared to be some problems that our presenter danced around, but overall she managed to provide a good picture which investment would be favorable in this country.

In other news, the citizens of this country take a lot of pride in Costa Rica, from the fact that there is no standing army to thier beer (imperial), which is good. Last night, the group went to a bar called Pescieto which was very small but awesome. The bartenders were friendly and were allowing those who were willing to try the local tequilla (not bad but not good), but dont try the Nicaragian beer because you will be mocked for trying something made outside the coutnry. An interesting drink in a can is called Bamboo, which is pre-packaged rum and coke which is decent, other than the fact that it tastes like diet coke.

Earlier in the day, we were able to change some of our money into collones, which now I feel as if I'm raking in millions because the exchange rate was 512 collones to the dollar (though prices are not as low as I thought they would be, leaving the feeling it cost the same here as in the U.S.) As for the picture that is posted, this is what the population looks like, colorful and 2d, amazing. Actually you see a lot of colors everywhere and the people are very social, willing to help or at least say hi when passing (for those who are slow, the people are not cartoons, though it would be interesting).

Class starts for realzy today, so it is going to be interesting about the amount of work and learning that will occur since we arent sure how things will be approached (I am confident though with both Glenn and Saul taking a strong passion in this trip). A good quote from the day at the bar: "Can I pay you with this real money (American dollars)?" Oh cultural acceptance is sweet. Later for now

Todays Song: Say by John Mayer (because I cant think of anything cool and I am learning that I need to do this for some people)