As I left the airport in Houston with my brother for the short drive to his house, I realized what a different world I live in now. The roads in Houston are big and wide, restaurants are full of people wearing the latest fashions and everyone driving the latest model of vehicle. I don't miss any of it, except for the selection of great restaurants and goods in the grocery stores. I spent one morning buying all the stuff I have not managed to find in Costa Rica such as cornmeal, pinto beans, clover honey, "Slap Ya Mama" Cajun spice, Krusteaz Belgian waffle mix and a few other odds and ends.
I ended up with way too much luggage, but since I was flying back first class, thanks to airline miles, I figured I might as well take advantage of the luggage allowance.
I really enjoyed seeing my brother and spending fun times with my niece and nephew, but I confess that when I got on the plane to fly home, I could not wait to be back in Costa Rica. The peaceful area and sheer natural beauty of Atenas are hard not to miss. Besides, where else can you indulge in an outdoor shower with Toucans in the trees right behind you?
A couple of mornings after arriving home I was walking my Chihuahua and met our neighbor from the other side of the hill. I just love her because she is down to earth and has no filter on what she has to say. My kind of person!
This morning my doggie decided he had extra energy so he wanted to walk down to the bottom of our neighborhood, which was fine, until I had to hike bak up the hill with him in my arms because his little old legs were too tired to carry his fat butt back up to the house. I must find the pupoose (doggy backpack, but worn on the front) I brought from Texas to use next time!
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