How is it that a person can fall in love with a place so hard having been there only a few days? Also, is it possible that a place can be addictive? For someone who usually runs in the opposite direction from consumerism and an invariable lifestyle, Montezuma has completely consumed my daydreams. I have contemplated living there for a month at a time or forever and somehow working my career around finding a way to live there. Now, I don't think I'd act on any of these impulses, well, maybe I could live there for a month, but I would be worried I'd be sucked in like every other expat that currently lives and works there. The economy is run by tourists, but the shop and restaurant owners seem to be mostly expats, so where are the ticos? They work *for* the expats. Seems a little messed-up, but everyone seems happier than ever. I don't think I encountered one unhappy person in Montezuma. It's like someone burned 100 pounds of cocaine in the center of town and now everyone is addicted, but in euphoria.
What's not to like? There's everything you could ever want in a place in the world. Montezuma has endless beaches with nearly no one on them, preserved and protected jungle, gorgeous waterfalls, FANTASTIC FOOD, lively bar, great people, great places to live, clean water, and I'm sure I've missed 10 more positive things. However, now that I'm back in my monkey routine all I want to do is surf and buy jewelry and clothes…but why?
This place sounds absolutely incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI can absolutely picture you living there forever and me visiting you every time I get a vacation. We will surround ourselves and live with animals like Ace Ventura and cook only the food we forage...
I wish I was with you ;) I fantasize about Costa Rica all the time....it was by far one of the greatest vacations I have ever been on.
Miss you tons and tons
xoxox