Yesterday, we grabbed the 7:20 bus for Grecia and hopped the 8:45 to San Jose. Got into SJ, caught a cab to Edificio Jorge Debravo (the pension office in SJ) to meet Melissa and buy the Samurai. M came down, escorted us through security and had us sit, waiting for her Mom (actual legal owner of the car) and her husband (attorney & friend of the notary who was doing our paperwork) to arrive. Didn't take long until the papers were signed, then off to the bank to transfer the funds for the purchase of this:
It's small, cute and, as it was VERY inexpensive and a 1988, it has its share of issues. Basically a sound little rig with a 1300 cc gas engine that climbs the hills to our house like a mountain goat! Stopped for gas before leaving SJ (filled it for around $25) and discovered, after we were all the way to Alajuela, that the gas station attendant did NOT replace our gas cap! Guess we need to find a new one today in Grecia!
We discovered (after picking up some groceries at AutoMercado, where we also bought and then delivered to Marianella some of these ... her favorite flower)
and heading to Price Smart, that our back hatch didn't lock ... well, it does now! Armed only with a Leatherman Wave multi-tool , Roy was able to fix the back lock.
There are some other, minor, issues but until our shipment (and Roy's tools) get here, they will mostly have to wait. Maybe ... as I still hear Roy rummaging around in the garage with the car fixing or adjusting something else!
Going into Grecia in a bit to buy insurance for both the house & car ... apparently not like in the states, where you have to show proof at time of purchase.
Loving these warm, sunny mornings with coffee on the porche delantero (front porch)! Todo es Pura Vida!
Besos,
Kathleen
The car looks great, it may have a few issues but you have the world's greatest mechanic as a husband (is there anything Roy can't do!). We envy you for your warm sunny weather. Bob and Sheila
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