Montezuema

Shaun, Laurieanna and I went to Montezuema. I was told to go there by a few people who said it is one of the most beautiful places in the country. Shaun and Laurieanna own some property there that they want to develope and had to go on a monthly trip to check for squatters. Their land sure has potential. It borders a river and the ocean. There is a nice island paddling distance over some shallows. The landscape surrounding the area is natural and very beautifull. I also met a couple of girls from Banff one of which is friends with Shaun. Liz and Katrina seem like a lot of fun. It is funny how I only really remer seeing them at home and now I am getting to know them so far away.

I{m back in San Jose now. Shaun and I watched a massive protest of about 10000 people against a free trade deal with the U.S. It was great to see true democracy at work. There was lots of music and funny signs. If I lived here and it was my place, I would march along with them.

Tomorrow we pick up Nat at the airport and in a couple of days we will go to Nicagugua to see Warren. I think I will spend about a week there. Shaun will spend his 72 hours which is required to renew his visa. Things are cheaper there and Shaun says that he would be there if Laurieanna didn{t live here. I{m really enjoying my time with those two. I{m also meeting a lot of locals through them.

I either lost or got pickpocketed for about $100 yesterday. That is my entire rip off budget. No more of that. At least it doesn{t affect my health. Other than that and this keyboard, things are going smooth.