Hike El Miro

We slept so well at our new Airbnb. The bed is big and comfortable—and the place has air conditioning. Jackpot!

We headed out early to hike up the mountain on the south side of town to El Mirador. Along the way we stopped at a bakery for breakfast. The walk up the mountain is fairly steep, but not unbearable. At one point we passed a long stone wall covered with painted pictures—toucans, iguanas, sloths, Indigenous people, and much more.

Apparently years ago a man planned to build a mansion overlooking the ocean, but he died before it was completed. Now only the remnants remain of what could have been a very elaborate building. It’s covered with colorful graffiti, and it’s clear that people sometimes stay there.

We passed lots of people going up and down the trail—it’s obviously a popular hike. The views show why it’s popular.

Going down the mountain was quite easy. It wasn’t until we reached the streets again that the heat really hit us. The temperature was about 88°F and the humidity around 80%. We stopped a few times along the way for water or Gatorade.

When we got back to our unit, I don’t think I’ve ever appreciated air conditioning so much.

We found two chairs in the shade by the pool and relaxed there for a while before heading to a local soda (a small mom-and-pop restaurant). We chose it because as we walked by, a patron told us the food was delicious—and he was right.

When we returned to the pool, the shady chairs were taken. So we did the next best thing and went up to the rooftop.

Such a blessed life.