I went for a walk

Now that may not seem like much but let me explain. I lived most of my adult life in North Dakota. And yes I walked - for a long time 3-5 miles a day. But one major difference between there and here is in North Dakota there isn't a hill in sight. Kaye jokes about her mountain removal program and believe me she did a very thorough job. Not even a hill, let alone a mountain in all of eastern North Dakota. Yes, once you get to the west there are the Badlands but I lived in the east.

So, I get to Costa Rica and any direction is up and down. My hips don't know and don't like up and down. So, I am taking it slow to convince them mountains are good. At least there is no sciatica problem, just hips.

So I went out the gate and headed left, up the hill. I checked out the place across the road and they have the most beautiful area of the creek. I don't know if it is all natural or partially created but it is beautiful. I said hello to everyone I saw and did my best to convince a barking dog I was just looking at their beautiful flowers. He wasn't buying it and kept barking.

There was an opening in a fence and no houses so I went in and went over to the river. You might be able to climb down if you are very agile but I just looked. So beautiful.

Back on the best sidewalk in all of Costa Rica and up the hill to where there are openings in the fence to get to the area of the river with big rocks. There were a few people having picnics. I thought there would be more. It is a bright sunny day and a holiday. Mother's Day is celebrated here on August 15. Again it is an interesting climb down to the water's edge - over rocks and little paths. Not a spot for me to try alone.

I walked a little past there and then turned around. I suppose about 800 meters which is about 8 long blocks. Now we are going downhill so my hips aren't crying but I have to be careful that I don't go too fast and stumble.

The reason for this walk was looking for small rocks. I will have to figure out a way to check in the water cuz I want river rock or at least slightly polished. I did see lots of various sized rocks in a light blue and I was very tempted but I need Emilio along for that.

On the way back I took pictures of the river and the creek. The people were just leaving and I told them how beautiful it is. Then I came across to my gate so they would see I am a local and not an outsider checking out their property.

My mango tree and pineapple are planted, the mosquito netting for the front door is made, the big rocks are gathered for the front of the planter,  I'm coming along. Tomorrow will be the big craft group in Orosi and Thursday will be Otto and the craft ladies in Paraiso. I must bake something before then. I think muffins or cupcakes.

 

The river up the road from me.

 

The river in the other direction.

The creek across the road.

We have progressed to a dish.

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