Bought a motorcycle this weekend. Met a gringo which arrived back in November and is leaving in 1 week. He purchased a Honda 125 new when he arrived. The bike only has 800 Kilometers usage. I will be able to travel along the coast and visit other places on my off days. I bought a backpack which straps to the seat nicely.
Been upgraded to a real cabina with a wood floor. The tent dorms were filled the last few days and nobody wanted the more expensive room. So my roommates and I were moved to the luxurious cabina.
I now have 2 jobs, my main one is still tiling the shower for a free room, however, I still am not a very good masonary person, so as luck would have it when I am in town and when I find a traveler or two. I bring them back to the Flutterby hotel for which I receive credit. I am way ahead of the game on this. We have been almost sold out for 3 nights. I tell Pam in the morning I am going trolling and she just laughs. With my other job, I meet alot of people looking for a place to stay. For every night that a guest stays in the Hostel I get a free night of lodging.
Bartending at the Toucan Hotel has been a blast. Trey the owner pays me 10% of the bar revenue. I have averaged 130,000 per night over the last two weeks. Which sounds like I'm getting rich, but that is Tico money, about 5.60 to the dollar. I also receive a free dinner and couple of drinks. Since I am in charge of the money, no drinking till last call. Hardly any tips at all. In Costa Rica tips are not expected, so even the gringo's do not leave a tip. I plan on putting a tip jar out and slowly changing the culture.
My surfing, well, more like paddling has improved over the past week. I was finally able to stand up and ride a wave for awhile yesterday. The waves were really good the last couple of days.
Found a new place to eat, Soda Marsla, right across from the bus stop. They have the best fish tacos in town. Lunch is only 1800. or about 3. dollars, for a huge plate.
Stay warm, Best wishes.
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