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Costa Rica: Getting wild and wet

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Costa Rica's capital San Jose is huge. The city isn't pedestrian friendly and people depend on public transport while tourists like me, were discouraged from roaming by myself. So i had to be dropped off at an agreed spot and picked up at an appointed time. The rest of the adventures were at the courtesy of organised sightseeing trips which were touted by the many tour agents around town. I didn't go looking for them, in fact the hotel conceirge thrusted a few brochures into my hand while he helped us with the luggages. We stayed at the relatively decent Radisson hotel. The staff were friendly and breakfast spread was generous. Gallo Pinto- the national dish made of slightly spiced rice and black beans, enchilladas, casado featured in the buffet spread. That's important because i always like to know the local delights. Plus I liked the adjustable beds fitted with an air pump to regulate the hardness of the mattress. Each morning, i got my freshly roasted Costa Rican cof