Blogs from tranquilo backpackers, San José, Costa Rica, Central America Caribbean - page 2

ENGLISH Security to leave the UK at Gatwick involved extensive checking of our ten flight itinerary, in depth questioning and confirmation of visa requirements for each country. A few hours later, we were installed on board Continental flight no.CO29 and we were listening with the greatest attention (but not necessarily the greatest conviction) to the incredible exploits of the federal agent sitting in the seat next to us. Blown up in an army operation in the Middle East which burst ear drums and injured his back he was now moonlighting as a federal courier. His previous jobs included transporting diplomatic Papal documents between Rome and the US. Strange for top secret missions to be revealed to us lowly passengers in economy class, travelling to the US. Given our grilling at the airport we were obviously suspicious ... read more

D, M and I wait in the lobby for super slow free internet access. Overall the Tranquillo backpackers hostel in san jose is the best Ive been to. a great kitchen with outside dining, a tiny but effective pourch out front and most importantly bag storage. I left a pile of things here for my return trip mostly shirts and pants that I won{t need for my trip up north.... read more