YUM

Today we decided to get a taste of Costa Rican culture by trying some traditional local food (bad pun intended). We ate at a small, casual restaurant called Delicias de Mi Tierra. The name means "Delights of my Land," and we all agreed; the food was delightful.

I hate spicy food, so I was relieved to hear that Costa Rica has relatively mild cuisine, compared to other Latin American countries. The many of the dishes included tropical fruits and vegetables, rice and beans.

I had a traditional meal called a casado. It included rice, black beans, meat, salad, a tortillas, and fried plantains. We were given agua dulce to drink. It is a sweet beverage made out of boiled sugarcane and water.

I would recommend Delicias de Mi Tierra to any visitors in the mood for some local cuisine. The prices were very good, and although it wasn't flashy, it was definitely delicious.

I can't believe Christmas is almost here! I'm seeing nativity scenes everywhere, and I can just feel the excitement!

-Nicole