Tuesday, August 19, 2008
I broke with my tradition of not eating at a fast-food restaurant yesterday. To actually find a global fast-food chain is a bit of a challenge in Southern Costa Rica as there is only one restaurant. I was, however, in San Isidro del General where the sol McDonald’s in the southern zone is located.
I was having a bit too much fun the night before and just needed something quick – thanks Mikky-D’s.
Due to the “too much fun” the night before I didn’t do too much except watch a Chilean re-broadcast of the Olympic Opening Ceremonies. It was great! The version back home in the States that I DVR’d was over four hours long. This one was only two. Nothing like cutting out the parade of champions and the speeches from the IOC.
Speaking of Olympics. What’s pretty interesting is every morning and evening a Costa Rican TV channel carries live feeds from Beijing. However, unlike their Northern counterparts who feel possessed to talk over and smother every piece of action on TV there is no commentary. None. It’s actually pretty relaxing. Not that Costa Rica needs any more reasons or ways to relax! The piece you do miss is the behind-the-scenes information that I find somewhat interesting.
