Epilogue Jan 21

"Toes in the sand, buns in the sun".
After arrival life quieted, it slammed to a stop, like racing full  tilt boogy into a giant marshmallow. The pool is relaxing, the farmers market is open Friday morning. There we buy most of our weeks vegetables and fruit. These commodity's make up a larger part of our diet here.

There is something so wrong about me in a sarong

Neighbors KTM and the KLR next to the pool.

Twice now the residents of this condo (11 units) have gathered for a Friday night social, this gathering is loose knit but could be a regular occurrence. The occupants are a mixed bag of nationalities, Russian ,Canadian, French, Austrian,American and Tico There is usually a cocktail hour each day. at the pool about 4PM. We catch up on the gossip and hear reports of excursions, then decide if we want to catch a the sunset on the beach(a block away). The big decision is about the source of dinner, eat in or eat out.
When I arrived I felt rested and ready to keep going. That feeling was a little off, I had some aches and pains that kept me laying low for about a week, Advil and some pool days in the sun seemed to help. We had planned to use the moto for some touring and had a lot of protective gear with us, jackets pants boots helmets and the like. All of this at the same time all of the time proved to be inappropriate. The temperature is normally 90 degrees F, at that temp the prospect of full gear is a pain in ass. We often use the moto for shopping and short hops. Those instances often find us not exceeding 20MPH and we are in shorts and shirts, we have been wearing our foot protection regularly. I haven't found a pair of gloves in a reasonable price but would trade in my leather ones for something more airy. When we leave for longer trips (a day or over night) we take jackets and long pants, helmets are mandatory by law at all times, as are reflective suspenders or vests at night. This last week has been used to explore just what is going to be prudent protective gear when traveling on the moto here.Distances are shorter in our travel here and that reduces the luggage needs. We have a lot of luggage options and don't need to use all of what is available.
I reflect on my adventure and I recall a quote from me "Its not an adventure if your not a little scared". I was scared every day and some days very frightened. Fear under control makes you sharper and more aware of our surroundings, I have seen fear be overwhelming. When you are complacent and at ease it is easier to be blind sided. It seems fear and obsession are like fire and water wonderful friends in control and terrible enemy's when not.
Its time to go to the market. My next blog will be an update on happenings here,