HamBar06 Loc: Philadelphia, PA

Apparently the #26 Part Two vanished before more than 77 of you were able to view it, so I thought that I would resend it.

Back again for #2 of 4 collections from the Costa Rica trip I took in 2019. This was when my physical condition was impaired but not so severe as it became later. CR was on my bucket list and I decided on a Road Scholar tour which I thought was reasonable for me to handle. This would also be the first tour I had ever booked as all travel prior was done either personally planned or at most Hosted. That meant that you booked your own transport and were met in your destination by a guide who would direct you to your hotel (already arranged by us) and then give a tour of the city. From that point on you were on your own.
My wife was very concerned about my taking this; decidedly because she would not be going with me. I insisted and went anyway. The RS tour was listed as "Keep the Pace" and it worked out very well, although some of the trekking along rough and stony trails and some steep upward inclines made me work pretty hard to keep up.
If I were in the same condition as then, I would seriously consider going back again to see a different section of the country.
I hope you enjoy this and are not becoming bored.
Larry B.

Flight in transit from Philadelphia to San Jose One stop; smooth flights; used airport vehicle to get from entrance to flight gates: HC ID works.

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Downtown San Jose Many newer buildings. Parking garage on right.


Downtown San Jose Costa Rica Health Systems HQ. (CCSS) Commonly known as the Caja. System serves Nationwide to all citizens and legal residents. CCSS is also regulating agency for food, drugs, chemicals and medical devices.


San Jose Sunken Plaza and entrance to underground Gold Museum with 2000 exhibits of Pre-Columbian gold.


San Jose Gold Museum Topographic model of Primitive Village.


San Jose Gold Museum Male manikin wearing gold ornaments in traditional way.


San Jose Gold Museum Brooch.


San Jose Gold Museum Necklace.


San Jose Gold Museum Manikins wearing gold ornaments in traditional way.


San Jose Balmoral Hotel Atrium. No on-street presence; entry through uninteresting hotel Garage entrance. Hotel spaces very nice; surprise!

flip1948 Loc: Hamden, CT

Didn't disappear...still here:

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-751124-1.html

HamBar06 Loc: Philadelphia, PA

That's truly odd. I went back to the first submission date and it was definitely not there. I also got a private note that it had been removed because there were no photos on it. However, I did note that about 70 UHHers had looked at it so it must have been available at one time. I will now go back to the early send date and see if has miraculously turned up.
Thanks Flip.
Larry

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Interesting.

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good series.

HamBar06 Loc: Philadelphia, PA

Thanks,
Larry

HamBar06 Loc: Philadelphia, PA

Thanks,\
Larry

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Thanks for a grand tour and history lesson Larry. Not boring at all.

Don

HamBar06 Loc: Philadelphia, PA

Don,
Thanks. Glad you are interested.
Larry

Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY

Please!

HamBar06 Loc: Philadelphia, PA

I will aim to please!
Thanks,
Larry