I am still in the same place as before, except I am now in Malpais. The truth is nobody actually seems to know where Malpais ends and Santa Teresa begins, so i'll pretend i'm in Malpais for a change of scenery. Malpais literally means 'Badlands', but it is far from that.
I hired a bike for a couple of days, cycled around the local area on a wildgoose chase for Howler Monkeys - no avail, but I might try again cos i'd really like to see some (despite the fact that they poo in their hand and throw it at you).
I've also been surfing everyday, sometimes with more luck than others. Just got back from a really good one this morning, and had an amazing one last night while the sun was setting (in contrast to the crazy lightning storm of the previous night) - i'm standing up fairly consistently now, but haven't really turned or anything yet. I have bought a beautiful board for $150.
I met a few guys from the hostel the other day - went for pizza with Erica and Peggy, then we went with Morgan, Dan and Mindy to a beach party full of local Ticos. Great to meet people, although they all left the next morning - hope it wasn't something I said!
I'm about to get cooked lunch by Hugo, who also sells delicious pinchos (kebabs) most evenings outside our hostel, so I had better get back soon...
