directions_run Run • June 3, 2024, 8:06 p.m.

Back to Cicada Central from Costa Rica. Saw a few cicadas there but nowhere near the amount here. Had an incredible trip there which was very physical at times which was good since I wasn’t running but also very relaxing. Hiked in the rainforest, saw a bunch of animals from toucans, to sloths, to hermit crabs on the beach and a turtle while snorkeling. Also went zip lining which was very fun. Not nearly as hot as I thought it was gonna be and not nearly as rainy as it could’ve been. Spanish wasn’t a necessity most places but I was able to understand and talk to people in Spanish when I wanted to or felt so which was very cool. Amazing that they have no army and remain safe and free from invasion because of their economy based around strong diplomatic relations and seeing their extreme dedication to tourism to fuel the majority of their economy was also cool. Their environmental sustainability was on a scale like no other where people, normal citizens, just pick up litter or trash and almost everything is recycled. Anyways great trip. Came back here yesterday and ran today and was heading towards the work establishment of James Cubbin but bumped into James Melkus and stopped at 15 min to walk a lap around KLM with. Then I discovered Cubbin was no longer working and ran back home on a bit longer route for fun. Overall great run although I should probably fix my hydration, diet, sleep, among other things while I ease back into physical activity after a trip which messed up all of those. Planning on trying out and experimenting with new ways to exercise, some may be dumb but I always wanted to try being creative with workouts. Not too hard and decided to pick up the pace towards the end. Hope to see everyone around town as I begin to run again, I’ll join up once I feel I am fit again.