One thing that really strikes me about the Ticos is that most females are overweight. I have never seen that many fat women in one place at the same time. I wonder if it is seen as healthy or attractive in this area. The women also wear clothes that really highlight their bulging stomachs and ripe booties. Why are the men so skinny? I really do not understand how one part of the population can be so much fatter than the other part. I am sure that cooking and carrying children around (sorry if I am stereotyping. I really have no idea about gender roles in this country) must be hard work. Surely men and women have the same diet? If anyone of you know the answer please do let me know.
I have had a few realisations when it comes to Central America in general. I am sure that most of you already knew what I have found out though. You see… I was really looking forward to having the best coffee and chocolate in my life in Central America. I thought, surely, as the products are grown here, and as they are meant to be top quality in this area, they must be sold everywhere? I was so wrong. Most people here drink instant coffee, and they eat mnm’s and Snickers. I do somehow feel guilty that these great ingredients are so easily available to us on the other side of the world. We eat their amazing chocolate, and we drink their heavenly coffee. It’s their gold we are consuming. Isn’t it unfair that we live in a world where locals can’t afford to have what grows in their back yard, but yet the cost is peanuts to people who live in countries on the other side of the world?
We are not staying in this metropolis. Tomorrow we are heading to Tortuguero. It is a very exciting place because 4 species of turtles lay their eggs here. If we are lucky we will get a chance to watch some eggs being laid. We are also hoping to go kayaking up there.
Congratulations to Joe and Ragnhild who just got engaged! :)
Love Matt & Betta
I m very surprise about your impressions of Costa Rica. I agree with you about the coffee and chocolat, effectively, you already eat our best products in Europe, the same thing happen with fruits, vegetables and flowers.
ReplyDeleteBut I am surprised about what you say of fat people, I don´t think that most of the women are fat, but in some low social status and over 35 years old women tend to become careless.
I guess we are blind about the healthy problem that you mention, less good food, no exercising habits and no knowledge of our reality.
Thanks for coming and I wish you spent a good time.