Costa Rica
Our last stop (aside from docking back in the US) was on the Pacific side of Costa Rica. We first docked pretty much in the middle of nowhere – I’m not sure why or how they chose the spot – and then the plan was to meet back up with the ship three days later in Puntarenas. Robb had suggested that we rent a house near the beach, and we agreed to it if Robb could find an affordable place. Costa Rica; we're getting closer to home! Even when Robb showed us pictures of the cheap house he booked in a place called Jaco I was still skeptical, thinking we might find out about other charges or get ripped off somehow. It was not tied to Costa Rica in any way, just that Robb kind of had a knack for coming up with ideas that seemed good but had a catch. Like when we went bowling in Kobe – it sounded like a fun plan and Robb claimed it was only $13 a lane. We had a good time, although Robb thought he had already paid at the front desk and then we found out soon after we left – as...