Wow, this has been an adventure! I just caught this thread today, and read through it all. Good luck, and I will be reading more.
I hope your injury doesn't get bad.
I hope your injury doesn't get bad.
All my shots are up to date, so I should be OK
I think the tequila and polysporin killed any chance of infection
I could be a field medic, lol
Day 83 ? Kick Back And Relax ? 0 km
Today I woke up nice and late as I had stayed up late the night before diligently reading the new Harry Potter book. I actually managed to finish it today. I must say, it was quite addicting! Not only do I have time to bicycle for hours a day but I also have time to squeeze in reading a 700 page book!
I needed a break today and decided to take it easy. I casually walked up and down the streets of Zihuatanejo visiting the interesting places in town. There really aren't that many touristy things to see here in town, however it is still a very nice place. The downtown area is fairly compact and located right near the water. The waterfront is nice, but other cities still surpass it. There are several really beautiful roads here which are closed to cars and open only to pedestrian traffic. It's simply a great place to relax in.
While on my discovery walks I passed by what turned out to be a pretty decent bicycle shop. Seeing as my wheels were totally out of alignment due to the horribly bumpy roads, I decided it would be wise to get a tune up. It cost me $24, but I got a great tune up done on my bicycle. Not only did the mechanic straighten out my wheels and oil up and clean all the right places on my bicycle, but he also managed to fix my cyclometer! I was expecting bicycle shops down here to be very overpriced, but it turns out I was wrong. Not only are they very affordable but they are also very helpful and I would say quite reliable.
My laptop is currently functional, but at the same time it is not. Confusing, I know! My hard drive is toasted, and thus I had to settle for a less convenient setup. I am currently running a portable version of Windows off a CD and running portable versions of all my programs off of USB thumb drives. It is surprisingly a pretty good setup. I can run a word processor, download pictures off my camera, develop my photos from their 'RAW' format, check my e-mail, and much more! My only complaint is that I can't get my microphone and speakers to work and thus can't use Skype on my laptop. So my computer dilemma is fixed temporarily; a permanent fix will occur when I make it back home.
All in all it was a much needed and very relaxing day. My injures from yesterday have somewhat subsided and I don't really feel too sore. I am in quite a good mood as today I managed to fix up my bicycle, laptop, and even get a new filter and lens cap for my camera. I have roughly 240 kilometers to go until I reach the very touristy city of Acapulco where I will be taking another day off.
Today I woke up nice and late as I had stayed up late the night before diligently reading the new Harry Potter book. I actually managed to finish it today. I must say, it was quite addicting! Not only do I have time to bicycle for hours a day but I also have time to squeeze in reading a 700 page book!
I needed a break today and decided to take it easy. I casually walked up and down the streets of Zihuatanejo visiting the interesting places in town. There really aren't that many touristy things to see here in town, however it is still a very nice place. The downtown area is fairly compact and located right near the water. The waterfront is nice, but other cities still surpass it. There are several really beautiful roads here which are closed to cars and open only to pedestrian traffic. It's simply a great place to relax in.
While on my discovery walks I passed by what turned out to be a pretty decent bicycle shop. Seeing as my wheels were totally out of alignment due to the horribly bumpy roads, I decided it would be wise to get a tune up. It cost me $24, but I got a great tune up done on my bicycle. Not only did the mechanic straighten out my wheels and oil up and clean all the right places on my bicycle, but he also managed to fix my cyclometer! I was expecting bicycle shops down here to be very overpriced, but it turns out I was wrong. Not only are they very affordable but they are also very helpful and I would say quite reliable.
My laptop is currently functional, but at the same time it is not. Confusing, I know! My hard drive is toasted, and thus I had to settle for a less convenient setup. I am currently running a portable version of Windows off a CD and running portable versions of all my programs off of USB thumb drives. It is surprisingly a pretty good setup. I can run a word processor, download pictures off my camera, develop my photos from their 'RAW' format, check my e-mail, and much more! My only complaint is that I can't get my microphone and speakers to work and thus can't use Skype on my laptop. So my computer dilemma is fixed temporarily; a permanent fix will occur when I make it back home.
All in all it was a much needed and very relaxing day. My injures from yesterday have somewhat subsided and I don't really feel too sore. I am in quite a good mood as today I managed to fix up my bicycle, laptop, and even get a new filter and lens cap for my camera. I have roughly 240 kilometers to go until I reach the very touristy city of Acapulco where I will be taking another day off.
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Sounds like you are fully operational now.
Bike is tuned up.
Cyclometer working
Infection killed (the best possible way)
Air mattress leaked plugged
Stomach happy
Well rested.
And laptop is still able to keep all of us updated.
After you clear Panama, there still is Chile to be tackled
Bike is tuned up.
Cyclometer working
Infection killed (the best possible way)
Air mattress leaked plugged
Stomach happy
Well rested.
And laptop is still able to keep all of us updated.
After you clear Panama, there still is Chile to be tackled
Day 84 ? A Corona a Day Keeps the Pain Away - 133.22 km
Today was unfortunately quite a dull day in which nothing really interesting happened. The road today wound through many small towns and through absolutely beautiful scenery. The views here really are incredible. There is just something about bicycling through a humid jungle overlooking towering green mountains that is strangely relaxing.
Barbecued chicken seems to be a very popular thing here, so of course I had to try it! I stopped at a road side eatery where I received three pieces of chicken, rice, potato salad, a bottle of Corona, and as many tortillas as I could stomach for only $3.70. Even if I end up being given not much food, I can always make sure to stuff myself up on tortillas. I tell you, those fresh hand made tortillas are delicious!
I am currently not far from the city of Tecpan and am staying in what is probably the worst hotel room that I have stayed in thus far on this trip. The paint off the walls is peeling, the ceiling is crumbling, and there is no toilet seat. This time my door has a key, but they don't give it to you. When you want to open your door you have to ask someone to come do it for you. I guess I can't complain for $10. Tomorrow, Acapulco!
Today was unfortunately quite a dull day in which nothing really interesting happened. The road today wound through many small towns and through absolutely beautiful scenery. The views here really are incredible. There is just something about bicycling through a humid jungle overlooking towering green mountains that is strangely relaxing.
Barbecued chicken seems to be a very popular thing here, so of course I had to try it! I stopped at a road side eatery where I received three pieces of chicken, rice, potato salad, a bottle of Corona, and as many tortillas as I could stomach for only $3.70. Even if I end up being given not much food, I can always make sure to stuff myself up on tortillas. I tell you, those fresh hand made tortillas are delicious!
I am currently not far from the city of Tecpan and am staying in what is probably the worst hotel room that I have stayed in thus far on this trip. The paint off the walls is peeling, the ceiling is crumbling, and there is no toilet seat. This time my door has a key, but they don't give it to you. When you want to open your door you have to ask someone to come do it for you. I guess I can't complain for $10. Tomorrow, Acapulco!
In an earlier post you noted that your UltraNotebook HDD was 1.8" and not the usual 2.5" size. You then purchased a new drive from the vendor and noted it was not right, what was wrong about it? Size, interface, etc?
Very cool about the /windows/ boot CD and flash drive working. I know Linux / Ubunto can do a lot of that too, but definitely a handy workaround and a good idea to take something like that with me on my business trips. I'll have to look into the options again.
Very cool about the /windows/ boot CD and flash drive working. I know Linux / Ubunto can do a lot of that too, but definitely a handy workaround and a good idea to take something like that with me on my business trips. I'll have to look into the options again.
Well, I found out that it was a 1.8 after I opened it up to install the new 2.5 I got
I didn´t even know I had a 1.8 in my laptop
I've had several laptops before and all of them had 2.5s, so I assumed that was the standard
As far as I knew 1.8s only came in iPODs
I prefer the Windows boot disc over a linux one because I can run many portable apps off of it
My current portable apps list includes: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, FTP Rush, OpenOffice, Mozilla Thunderbird, Opera, some PDF reader, some JPG resizer, Skype, WinRAR
Day 85 ? Rude Awakening ? 107.29 km
When I went to bed last night my stomach wasn't feeling all that great. In the middle of the night I had an unexpected wakeup call. It was the first time that I have thrown up due to bad food on this trip. The cause? Soup. I had accidentally ordered soup at some restaurant where there was of course no menu. The irony in this all lies in the fact that the thing that made me sick in Peru was also soup!
Although I felt much better in the morning, I still wasn't feeling all that great. The road to Acapulco was fortunately fairly flat, otherwise I would have had a really, really rough day. The road looked exactly the same today as it did the last two days. I likewise passed through many small towns in which there was nothing of interest.
Going into the city of Acapulco itself was an adventure of it's own. The outskirts of the city are simply a dump, and there is no other way to word it. There is so much garbage near the road that it feels like your riding through a landfill. Not only does it not look pleasant, but it smells terrible! People are also burning off garbage in their yards which adds to the unpleasant aromas. To top it all off cars and trucks are blasting by spewing more toxic fumes at me, and keep in mind there is no emissions controls here like we have in Canada and the United States. I have on many an occasion seen nothing but black smoke coming out of someone's tailpipe. All of these factors combined with the fact I still wasn't feeling too well did not make for a good combination.
When finally into the city I'm surprised that I didn't get an anxiety attack. I had to weave in and out between buses and cars, each time fearing they would squish me into a pancake. The city is not laid out in a simple to navigate grid, but is rather arranged more like a web spun by a drunk spider. Although I had a map, it did not unfortunately help me. There are practically no road signs here, so it's impossible to find out where you are.
After asking for directions several times I managed to make it to the section of the city I was after. I managed to find a room here for $10 per night. I will admit that it's not the most luxurious place in the world, in fact it is far from it. My only real complaint of the place is the fact that my room doesn't possess a sink! Needless to say, I have resorted to brushing my teeth in the shower.
I walked around the city a bit and my first impressions are well, bleh. The super luxurious part of the city may be nice, but the rest leaves much to be desired. The city is very polluted, especially the ocean. It's not the kind of thing you would be enthralled to swim in. If your dreaming of white sand beaches and crystal clear water, you do not want to swim in the downtown area. Supposedly there are some nice beaches on the other side of the city. Either way I will be taking a day off here tomorrow in order to see all the city has to offer.
When I went to bed last night my stomach wasn't feeling all that great. In the middle of the night I had an unexpected wakeup call. It was the first time that I have thrown up due to bad food on this trip. The cause? Soup. I had accidentally ordered soup at some restaurant where there was of course no menu. The irony in this all lies in the fact that the thing that made me sick in Peru was also soup!
Although I felt much better in the morning, I still wasn't feeling all that great. The road to Acapulco was fortunately fairly flat, otherwise I would have had a really, really rough day. The road looked exactly the same today as it did the last two days. I likewise passed through many small towns in which there was nothing of interest.
Going into the city of Acapulco itself was an adventure of it's own. The outskirts of the city are simply a dump, and there is no other way to word it. There is so much garbage near the road that it feels like your riding through a landfill. Not only does it not look pleasant, but it smells terrible! People are also burning off garbage in their yards which adds to the unpleasant aromas. To top it all off cars and trucks are blasting by spewing more toxic fumes at me, and keep in mind there is no emissions controls here like we have in Canada and the United States. I have on many an occasion seen nothing but black smoke coming out of someone's tailpipe. All of these factors combined with the fact I still wasn't feeling too well did not make for a good combination.
When finally into the city I'm surprised that I didn't get an anxiety attack. I had to weave in and out between buses and cars, each time fearing they would squish me into a pancake. The city is not laid out in a simple to navigate grid, but is rather arranged more like a web spun by a drunk spider. Although I had a map, it did not unfortunately help me. There are practically no road signs here, so it's impossible to find out where you are.
After asking for directions several times I managed to make it to the section of the city I was after. I managed to find a room here for $10 per night. I will admit that it's not the most luxurious place in the world, in fact it is far from it. My only real complaint of the place is the fact that my room doesn't possess a sink! Needless to say, I have resorted to brushing my teeth in the shower.
I walked around the city a bit and my first impressions are well, bleh. The super luxurious part of the city may be nice, but the rest leaves much to be desired. The city is very polluted, especially the ocean. It's not the kind of thing you would be enthralled to swim in. If your dreaming of white sand beaches and crystal clear water, you do not want to swim in the downtown area. Supposedly there are some nice beaches on the other side of the city. Either way I will be taking a day off here tomorrow in order to see all the city has to offer.
Day 86 ? Uncovering Acapulco - 0.00 km
After waking up nice and late the first point on my agenda was to see the Fort of San Diego. A short walk later I managed to get to the fort fortunately without getting lost in the maze that is Acapulco. In the fort there is now a very neat museum, which to my great surprise I managed to get into free! Luckily I thought ahead of time to bring my trusty student card with me, which has already gotten me discounts several times. This fort was built by the Spanish in order to protect their galleons arriving from the far east from looting pirates. It proved to be a very interesting and worthwhile attraction.
My next stop was the likewise nationally recognized mask museum, which exhibits masks from all over the world. Fortunately admission was free, as it really wasn't all that interesting. It was contained in a single small building in five medium sized rooms. I admit, there was an impressive collection of various masks, but I guess that masks simply aren't that exciting to me.
The next stop on my agenda was to see the famous cliff divers of Acapulco. If anyone thinks that I'm crazy, they should see these guys. First they free climb up a cliff that is one hundred feet high. Next they wait for a wave so that the water level is slightly higher and then jump off it right into the ocean. I must say that these guys are truly nuts. I may be adventurous, but I don't think I'll be trying that anytime soon!
Being as I had much time to spare I decided to check out the new section of Acapulco. High rise hotels, bars, nightclubs, large shopping malls, and American franchises. It reminded me very much of southern California. However, for some reason I seemed to enjoy this part of Acapulco much more than the old town. The old town here simply isn't as enchanting as it is in other cities such as Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. Once again I managed to find a Starbucks here, which as hard as I tried to resist I could not. So good was that frappuchino. The beaches in this part of town are also much nicer with clear water and no garbage. I actually wouldn't be afraid to go swimming here and die of poisoning by bacteria.
I have also discovered a local beverage here called a 'razpado'. This is basically shaved iced (they literally shave it off a huge ice block right before you) with a bit of water as well as flavor from natural fruit. I guess that means that it's basically a natural slushie. Either way, these things are deadly refreshing and taste fantastic!
To make it back to the old town I decided to take a local bus as opposed to walking another six kilometers. The bus system here in Acapulco is surprisingly efficient. Buses do not run on a set schedule, but you can spot one roughly once every minute or two. As always there aren't really designated bus stops; you have to simply wave the bus down in order to get it to stop. Getting off works in a similar fashion; you have to yell to the bus driver that you'd like to get off at this particular spot. Almost all the buses are 'tricked out' as I like to call it. They sport various decorations and decals and of course blast some bumping tunes. I even saw one bus today which had spinners on it! It was the best 50 cents I have ever spent on a bus ride.
Day 87 ? Where Death Lurks Around Every Corner - 150.47 km
The road out of Acapulco was an adventure of it's own. Navigating the city streets proved to be most difficult as they are terribly disorganized, don't have any signs as to indicate what they are, and are almost all one ways. My guidebook for some reason does not seem to indicate which way these one way roads go, which does not make my life any easier. After finally making it to the main road near the coast I worried less about navigation and more about being plowed down by a bus or taxi. If you think bicycling in a large city in the United States or Canada is bad, it's nothing compared to this. Here death lurks around every corner!
Finally out of Acapulco I proceeded to Acapulco Diamante, which is an area of very upscale resorts located on the other side of Acapulco. Much easier than it sounds. The road up here proved to involve an absolutely terrible, horrific, and potentially deadly uphill. It was bad, very bad. I still find it quite funny that some Californians told me that Mexico isn't very mountainous and I don't have to worry about having lower bicycle gearing. Thankful I didn't take their advise or else I would be dying just like I was in British Columbia.
The downhill led me into another resort town by the name of Pichilinque, and yet more resorts. To my great shock there was actually a bicycle path near the road for roughly five kilometers. Granted that sections of it weren't exactly ridable due to damage it was still a great relief. I thought I would die before seeing one of these in Mexico!
The rest of the road proved to be once again very dull. The road looked absolutely identical to the several days it did before Acapulco. Rolling greens hills running through a jungle with an occasional climb here and there. The road occasionally passes through small towns or villages in which there is nothing of interest. This is unfortunately really beginning to bore me. I am currently staying in a small motel not far from the town of Marquelia where I managed to get a room for a only $10. Although the room isn't the greatest thing in the world, it's about four times as large as the room I had yesterday and offers quite a nice view.
After waking up nice and late the first point on my agenda was to see the Fort of San Diego. A short walk later I managed to get to the fort fortunately without getting lost in the maze that is Acapulco. In the fort there is now a very neat museum, which to my great surprise I managed to get into free! Luckily I thought ahead of time to bring my trusty student card with me, which has already gotten me discounts several times. This fort was built by the Spanish in order to protect their galleons arriving from the far east from looting pirates. It proved to be a very interesting and worthwhile attraction.
My next stop was the likewise nationally recognized mask museum, which exhibits masks from all over the world. Fortunately admission was free, as it really wasn't all that interesting. It was contained in a single small building in five medium sized rooms. I admit, there was an impressive collection of various masks, but I guess that masks simply aren't that exciting to me.
The next stop on my agenda was to see the famous cliff divers of Acapulco. If anyone thinks that I'm crazy, they should see these guys. First they free climb up a cliff that is one hundred feet high. Next they wait for a wave so that the water level is slightly higher and then jump off it right into the ocean. I must say that these guys are truly nuts. I may be adventurous, but I don't think I'll be trying that anytime soon!
Being as I had much time to spare I decided to check out the new section of Acapulco. High rise hotels, bars, nightclubs, large shopping malls, and American franchises. It reminded me very much of southern California. However, for some reason I seemed to enjoy this part of Acapulco much more than the old town. The old town here simply isn't as enchanting as it is in other cities such as Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. Once again I managed to find a Starbucks here, which as hard as I tried to resist I could not. So good was that frappuchino. The beaches in this part of town are also much nicer with clear water and no garbage. I actually wouldn't be afraid to go swimming here and die of poisoning by bacteria.
I have also discovered a local beverage here called a 'razpado'. This is basically shaved iced (they literally shave it off a huge ice block right before you) with a bit of water as well as flavor from natural fruit. I guess that means that it's basically a natural slushie. Either way, these things are deadly refreshing and taste fantastic!
To make it back to the old town I decided to take a local bus as opposed to walking another six kilometers. The bus system here in Acapulco is surprisingly efficient. Buses do not run on a set schedule, but you can spot one roughly once every minute or two. As always there aren't really designated bus stops; you have to simply wave the bus down in order to get it to stop. Getting off works in a similar fashion; you have to yell to the bus driver that you'd like to get off at this particular spot. Almost all the buses are 'tricked out' as I like to call it. They sport various decorations and decals and of course blast some bumping tunes. I even saw one bus today which had spinners on it! It was the best 50 cents I have ever spent on a bus ride.
Day 87 ? Where Death Lurks Around Every Corner - 150.47 km
The road out of Acapulco was an adventure of it's own. Navigating the city streets proved to be most difficult as they are terribly disorganized, don't have any signs as to indicate what they are, and are almost all one ways. My guidebook for some reason does not seem to indicate which way these one way roads go, which does not make my life any easier. After finally making it to the main road near the coast I worried less about navigation and more about being plowed down by a bus or taxi. If you think bicycling in a large city in the United States or Canada is bad, it's nothing compared to this. Here death lurks around every corner!
Finally out of Acapulco I proceeded to Acapulco Diamante, which is an area of very upscale resorts located on the other side of Acapulco. Much easier than it sounds. The road up here proved to involve an absolutely terrible, horrific, and potentially deadly uphill. It was bad, very bad. I still find it quite funny that some Californians told me that Mexico isn't very mountainous and I don't have to worry about having lower bicycle gearing. Thankful I didn't take their advise or else I would be dying just like I was in British Columbia.
The downhill led me into another resort town by the name of Pichilinque, and yet more resorts. To my great shock there was actually a bicycle path near the road for roughly five kilometers. Granted that sections of it weren't exactly ridable due to damage it was still a great relief. I thought I would die before seeing one of these in Mexico!
The rest of the road proved to be once again very dull. The road looked absolutely identical to the several days it did before Acapulco. Rolling greens hills running through a jungle with an occasional climb here and there. The road occasionally passes through small towns or villages in which there is nothing of interest. This is unfortunately really beginning to bore me. I am currently staying in a small motel not far from the town of Marquelia where I managed to get a room for a only $10. Although the room isn't the greatest thing in the world, it's about four times as large as the room I had yesterday and offers quite a nice view.
vailr
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Day 88 ? Eaten Alive - 119.44 km
Today I simply did not get the best night's sleep that I've ever had. I woke up at 2:30 AM and was unable to sleep. Mosquitoes were literally eating me alive. I had bites all over my arms and my face, and everything was itching. The room I was staying in wasn't the most exclusive thing in the world, and thus ventilation was achieved by big gaps between the walls and the roof. This allowed a wide variety of bugs to come right in and feast on me.
I had finally had enough. I pulled my tent out of my bag and assembled it in no time. I have done it so many times that I could literally do it with my eyes closed. I threw my tent right on top of the bed, where it fit nicely may I add, grabbed the covers and pillow and jumped in. From the inside I was able to point and laugh at all the mosquitoes. Victory!
I had originally intended on waking up a little earlier today, but since I had to endure so much during the night I decided to pass on that idea. The road today was exactly the same as previously. It wound through rolling green hills and jungles with the occasional hill climb or two every here and there. Every so often I would pass through a small village or town.
I have finally crossed over into the next Mexican state, Oaxaca. Only one more state after this and I'll be in Guatemala! Panama is so close I can almost taste it! Today I am staying in the city of Santiago Pinotepa National. It is a medium sized city although not very touristy. I managed to find a decent hotel on a side street for $11. Unfortunately there are no power outlets in my room, my toilet has no seat, and the shower is cold water only. On the upside I don't have to worry about bugs eating me alive in my sleep.
Being as I am located right downtown I decided to walk around the city a bit. Apart from the main square, the city is really quite miserable. Around the main square are located a variety of shops, restaurant, a supermarket, and of course a church. I decided to visit the supermarket as I was in need of additional sunscreen. Unfortunately, I got a little carried away with my shopping here and walked away with not only sunscreen, but also a baguette, cheesecake, Oreos and granola bars. Everything here is just so tempting after shopping at those understocked one room shops near the road!
Today I simply did not get the best night's sleep that I've ever had. I woke up at 2:30 AM and was unable to sleep. Mosquitoes were literally eating me alive. I had bites all over my arms and my face, and everything was itching. The room I was staying in wasn't the most exclusive thing in the world, and thus ventilation was achieved by big gaps between the walls and the roof. This allowed a wide variety of bugs to come right in and feast on me.
I had finally had enough. I pulled my tent out of my bag and assembled it in no time. I have done it so many times that I could literally do it with my eyes closed. I threw my tent right on top of the bed, where it fit nicely may I add, grabbed the covers and pillow and jumped in. From the inside I was able to point and laugh at all the mosquitoes. Victory!
I had originally intended on waking up a little earlier today, but since I had to endure so much during the night I decided to pass on that idea. The road today was exactly the same as previously. It wound through rolling green hills and jungles with the occasional hill climb or two every here and there. Every so often I would pass through a small village or town.
I have finally crossed over into the next Mexican state, Oaxaca. Only one more state after this and I'll be in Guatemala! Panama is so close I can almost taste it! Today I am staying in the city of Santiago Pinotepa National. It is a medium sized city although not very touristy. I managed to find a decent hotel on a side street for $11. Unfortunately there are no power outlets in my room, my toilet has no seat, and the shower is cold water only. On the upside I don't have to worry about bugs eating me alive in my sleep.
Being as I am located right downtown I decided to walk around the city a bit. Apart from the main square, the city is really quite miserable. Around the main square are located a variety of shops, restaurant, a supermarket, and of course a church. I decided to visit the supermarket as I was in need of additional sunscreen. Unfortunately, I got a little carried away with my shopping here and walked away with not only sunscreen, but also a baguette, cheesecake, Oreos and granola bars. Everything here is just so tempting after shopping at those understocked one room shops near the road!
As a matter of fact I have, many people have recommened the idea to me
When I get back I will look into it
For anyone thinking of doing something like this, I'd consider one of these! 12000 kms of vibrations will kill almost any HDD
buck
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Thats funny stuff about your tent on the bed!
Back to the bad soup, the worst food poisoning I have ever had was in Tamarindo Costa Rica eating a "seafood" soup. I should have known better when it wasnt served very hot. I got so sick I was hallucinating while barfing outta both ends.... Followed by 5 days of heartburn. Good times.
So if you end up going through Tamarindo (which you might not, its out of the way of the main road going down to Panama), dont eat the seafood soup. I do suggest that you spend a day in Jaco Costa Rica.
Dont forget to go to The Beatle Bar in Jaco....
Back to the bad soup, the worst food poisoning I have ever had was in Tamarindo Costa Rica eating a "seafood" soup. I should have known better when it wasnt served very hot. I got so sick I was hallucinating while barfing outta both ends.... Followed by 5 days of heartburn. Good times.
So if you end up going through Tamarindo (which you might not, its out of the way of the main road going down to Panama), dont eat the seafood soup. I do suggest that you spend a day in Jaco Costa Rica.
Dont forget to go to The Beatle Bar in Jaco....
Prolly made with left overs or scraps/end cuttings from main dishes.
Plus, shell fish spoil real fast.
buck
Lifer
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This is what i was thinking about all night on that fatefull night. Also thought maybe they used funky well water or something as well. Ohh God what awful memories. The only thing that helped me sleep that night was taking 11 benadryl. I barfed up about 8 (yes i counted
) and i guess the other three helped me pass out. If i was back home, i woulda been in a hospital so fast.....TRENDING THREADS
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