Random Thoughts of Costa Rica

Free association time, as per my notes:

American Chains - KFC, Quiznos, McDonalds, Burger King, Subway! Pervasive! Relatively expensive too (plato del dia was a MUCH better deal).

Hostel - JC & Friends; Clean(ish), Responsive, Comfortable(ish). What can I say? I got what I paid for.

Walkability - Though a bit confusing at first, the city is DEFINITELY 3-D (one can walk in more than one direction and back safely and be entertained). Signage could have been better, but you get used to it.

Museum - Left a fair amount to be desired, but cute for what it was.

Parks - Wonderful for people watching and even better for just sitting, reading, and enjoying a beautiful day.

Bars - I tend not to drink when travelling alone, so I didn't really partake.

Communication - w/somewhat limited Spanish I was able to get around relatively easily.

Food - Awesome plato de dia specials, mediocre empanadas (too cornmeal-y), best. coffee. ever.

Aaaaand we're off!

After two agonizing days of sitting on the sidelines, reading the various tweets and other messages from people already taking part in JetBlue's All You Can Jet promotion, I'm finally free to start my own "jetting."

I'll hopefully be using this space to post pictures, stories and maybe even a video or two from my trip, all in an attempt to let whomever may be reading this know:

I AM HAVING MORE FUN THAN YOU.

Mostly. I'm also working full-time at my job in NYC (I sell drugs!), studying for the LSAT (which I will be taking mid-trip), volunteering wherever I can to help move the current healthcare debate in Congress towards my old boss, aaaaand finishing up the unpacking process in my new apartment that I just signed a lease for this month.

I'm currently sitting in Terminal 5 in NYC's JFK airport eagerly anticipating my first flight: San Jose, Costa Rica. Yeah, most people involved in this promotion are using their flights in the US (they're completely free whereas I have to pay international airport taxes), but most people didn't also spend all of last year traveling throughout the US.