​August 1991.  After spending nearly three months in Bahia Ballena and the Puntarenas area, we continued south to Drakes Bay and Golfito.
 
While in the wild and rugged Drakes Bay, the “thing” to do was visit the cloud (rain) forests by horse.  It was a day to remember.  We also loved to explore the nearby creeks in Clover

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​Wild and remote, that area of Costa Rica was fascinating because of its remoteness.  Golfito brought some sense of civilization.  Friendships deepened, especially with those who were going to go through the Panama Canal.  Our favorite hangout to talk plans was the Jungle Club.  Great food and of course beer!!
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June and July 1991.  We traveled several times to San Jose, the capital, for a variety of reasons.  One of which was enrolling in a month-long immersive Spanish class.  Plus, we took a trip inland to the cloud forest.  Travelling by bus and train was easy and of course we walked--a lot!

San Jose had the feel of an international, metropolitan city and we loved it.  We took as many opportunities as we could to travel there.  Sometimes for business, others just to be tourists.  

July 1991.  We decided the best way to learn Spanish was to immerse ourselves completely.  We enrolled at Instituto Britanica and made arrangements to live with a wonderful lady by the name of Elieth.  We was a terrific cook and helped us understand what we were watching on TV.  Mind you she spoke no English and we struggled with our Spanish, but it was amazing how much we could communicate.  You notice I said communicate, not have a conversation.  It was a great experience and although we didn't retain much, we did a little better than we did before we started.