last day of class. chirripo had reached its climbing capacity, evidently, but they cheerfully offered to make a reservation in january. instead, we're going to stay in little cabins on drake bay, named after the sir francis who allegedly landed there to bury treasure.


i'm splurging a little this weekend, but that's ok. i decided i wouldn't mind a little more of the straight-up tourist experience, and my poor little head needs a rest. i'll be out of range of modern technology until tuesday, then leaving for my plane at 430 wednesday morning, then california, here i come. and even though the coffee will be worse, at least i won't have to eat rice and beans for breakfast.