
The ride out of Nica was easy enough. Smooth riding on twisty roads, but it was steaming hot. It hit 99.7F according to my gauge, which is brutally hot with full gear. I'd heard that Costa would be the longest border crossing due to the crowds and confusion. Fortunately, I didn't have that experience. I tipped the police officer and walked right into immigration in front of a line of about 200 people. They looked pretty pissed, but honestly I was so tired and hot I didn't feel too bad. After immigration I set off to make copies of all the documents, then followed two local motorcyclists who seemed to know what they were doing. Sure enough they ended up pointing me in the right direction and I was off before I knew it.

There is parking here at the hotel and security watching the bike every night. The majority of the staff are all volunteering in return for room and board. Fortunately for me, they all happen to be attractive young things, and are all very nice. Ev is from Ireland, Stacey from the States, and Donna from Peru. They are like the United Nations of hot chicas. Donna is off today, so I think we're going to take the bike for a ride to a private secluded beach that she knows about. M.A. is nice, but there are a LOT of people running around. A relaxing day on a secluded beach with monkeys sounds absolutely perfect.

I'm currently sitting in a hammock at Plinio and have just loaded my route for tomorrow. I plan to backtrack northwest a bit and then head east/south to end up in Manzanillo on the Caribbean Coast. I've read it is a super chill place with fewer gringos, so if true I'll spend a few nights there. After that, and possibly a few nights in Bocas Del Toro, Paul and Jayden have invited me to join them in Playa Venado for a few nights at a secret place that they've described as paradise on earth. They didn't have to twist my arm too hard to get me to agree to that obviously. Not to mention the three of us get along really well. It's sometimes hard to find funny, genuine, caring friends. They are good dudes, and I hope we're able to stay in touch through the years.
Alright alright, I think that's it for now. Donna is giving me the evil eye and pestering me to get off me arse and head to the beach on the bike. That said, hasta pronto amigos!!!
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