Fruit stands, tiny stores (pulperias), Pepsi on every corner! Barking dogs, calling roosters, one vendor ALWAYS on speaker. People begging, selling, children smiling, men hollering, women greeting. We are obviously the new group of "gringos" in town. We have discovered liquados- I chose pineapple and chocolate milk drink with tons of sugar among other surprises! Look up "baleadas". DELICIOUS! I bought a 6 pack of juice boxes and a bottle of juice the other day for $1.50. Today, I bought a 4 pack of toilet paper and about 10 bags of purified water for $1.00. I took a taxi to school for $.50. They do not actually accept USD anywhere, even in San Pedro, just Limpira. Bring VISA ATM card, or USD to exchange with your passport, if you are planning to visit. Mastercard will do nothing for you.
More travel tips- YES! Bring IMMODIUM ;-))) No using faucet water (not even for brushing teeth) and don't expect a hot shower. You will get AC if you stay at our extra apartment for $10-$15 a night! I will be coming to visit you! It is SUPPPPER HOT. The only way to stop sweating is to take a cold shower and lay down for the night. Don't move and close your eyes. The streets are very steep and rocky, so I would not suggest sandals. Although, some are tougher than I. Do not bother bringing pants, or a long sleeve shirt. You can get toothpaste and most things here. Bring water bottle to refill over and over and over again!
