December 12, 2002

Okay, last post before Cuba. itīs late late at night, gotta head home soon and be up early for airport check in, Iīm told Cubana has a ruthless overbooking policy and theyīll bump my ass if Iīm late. plus all the friends going home on group flightsīll be there too.
I dropped some things off at my friendīs apartment earlier and was late getting to the bar to meet Mike. Just for the hell of it, I ran across town and made it on time, whereas if Iīd walked Iīd have been 15 minutes late at least. It felt good running through town, like I havenīt stretched my legs for a while which is true since I havenīt played much soccer in the past month. My transportation has been so different here in Heredia. I walk everywhere and it takes me at least 20 minutes to get anywhere, I havenīt been on a bicycle since I left the states, and Iīm rarely in a car. Itīs like this regression, like I couldnīt find a plainer and cheaper form of getting around town. it feels natural and better, like how I felt after I ditched my car and started riding my bike everywhere, except now I donīt even have to worry about flat tires or anything. The simple life is luring, makes me wonder what kind of farmer Iīd make.
12 hours and 15 minutes

Posted by steve at December 12, 2002 12:47 AM