We made the most of of time in Samara before the New Year rush when thousands of people, both American and Tico (Costarican), come to spend the New Year - this time of year is actually classed as the Summer holiday. Amongst other things we saw the start of preprations for the Rodeo - the chance for people to ride and tease bulls, which is seen as a highlight of the year here but which I have really mixed emotions about. Interestingly, unlike in Spain where the bull always dies, here the bulls aren't killed even if they badly injure, or kill, a person (which is not unknown)! In fact there's a bull that will be coming to the rodeo who has so far killed three people and is seen as rather a legend. Happily even David appears to feel that his bull running days are behind him! Anyway, more of this in a later blog.
We are so lucky to have been able to spend time enjoying the beaches and tranquility here before everyone started to arrive for the holiday season. Amazing sunsets and almost deserted beaches that we have been privileged to experience and enjoy along with the locals (vultures in this case).
Amongst regular vistors to our house are the local chickens and these friendly horses who just roam around the area going wherever they want and eating whatever they want, Christmas and New Year make no difference to them.
Still no luck on the crocodile front, although I know Dave has plans to sort that out - so watch this space!
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