Touristy, yes, but I couldn´t resist.
These colorful sheets (what do you call them?) lined the length of the beach, each vendor proclaiming the superiority of their wares. A quick walk around revealed that they are all from the same manufacturer, and, although no one would give me a clear answer about who made them, I was rather enchanted and bought one (after bargaining down the price) to adorn my dorm room wall. Each has written in hip scribe "Costa Rica" and "Pura Vida" in case I forget where I got it or the quality of life there. snazzy.
Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong techn... ... read more 
