Day 34 - Liberia, Costa Rica

Wednesday, February 13, 2010 (Day 34) Liberia, Costa Rica

Travel Day - Nicaragua/Costa Rica Border Crossing

At 6:30 AM we headed out in rig number order, as this was a border-crossing day. Temperature at this time was 26 degrees Celsius or 79 degrees Fahrenheit. During our 3-hour drive we came upon a windmill farm that was just being established. We were also able to view the west side of Lake Nicaragua and the Conception and Maderas Volcanoes.

As we approached the border we noted that commercial trucks were backed up
4 kilometers or 2.5 miles from the border. Fortunately, we passed them all and proceeded to the Nicaraguan border where our leaders did their magic in order for us to exit Nicaragua, enter Costa Rica and purchase our vehicle insurance. We waited patiently where we had the time to watch 3 movies in our air-conditioned rig, seeing that the outside temperature had soared to 38 degrees Celsius or 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

The first several miles of road in Costa Rica were extremely curvy but eventually straightened out. We were able to see a good portion of Cacao Volcano as the peak was covered with clouds.

We arrived at our destination just prior to sunset and decided to grab a bit to eat at the little restaurant adjacent to the gas station where we were parked. A couple of us order a local dish called “Gallos” where you had a choice of chicken, meat or sausage. The meal consisted of two tortillas, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots and the meat we’d ordered. Overall, it was not too bad.


Duncan and Rita, Rig #17