Escape from the Vortex.: 11/01/2008

Friday, November 28, 2008

Another Day in Paradise... or is it? LOL

Life here sometimes seems so relaxing and enjoyable. But we've all got to work. With out having something to do it is easy to come down here and burn yourself away in a pile of drunken nothingness. The important thing is to be around people you care about and who care about you. Next is FIND SOMETHING TO DO.

I had a delay on my pilots license. Luckily I rented the Wunderbar so Gesine had a source of income. It is our only source of income at the moment and I am thankful for that. We've done some painting ourselves, had some local Ticos build us 12 chairs, 6 tables and 6 stools. We bought all new glasses and stocked the bar. It hasn't all been easy.

When someone expects to be doing there own thing it can cause tension in a new relationship. Now all of a sudden there is an identity struggle. Me with no airtime, her now with a boss. Not exactly what either of us signed up for. But even with the bumps I still have to say I love it here and still love Gesine.

Hardly ever do I or my friends know what day it is. Everyday is Saturday for all I know. There are no more cars, no more traffic, no more grey skies, no more McDonald's, no more hot water, no more oven, no more microwave, no more TV, but somehow it is better than any place I've lived or traveled for what it is I was looking for.

It's being a part of a community of travelers and explores that have all decided this was home. The way I have. It's a simpler way of life. A life where Gyms really aren't necessary... don't worry exercise will come to you. Whether it be helping the fellow villagers move a fallen tree from a road, pushing a flooded car out of a river, or even swimming across a swiftly moving river infested with Crocodiles to buy your weed.

The nature here is enormous... everything from the Ocean to the sky down to birds and the bees seem to be more or bigger than I ever knew before. I saw a cockroach the size of a bar of hand soap. Wow! Are you kidding me! That's cool. Some days I lay in the hammock, smoke a joint and watch ants move these massive insects to God knows where. Every morning in our house the ants come in by the thousands cleaning up all the insects that died in the night. It usually takes about half an our and the ants are gone. To some of you this might seem terrifying but the ants done attack you they just go around or over your feet if need be. No problem. Pura Vida.

I have found my place for the moment and I am thankful "I took the Road less traveled"

It was nice to write again. Hope you enjoy.