We got to the bus terminal early but all the morning buses were booked for mini taints. It's the weekend and a full moon so everyone I trying to get to the coast for the weekend. We took an afternoon bus to a little town north of Montañita, called Olon. The bus ride was about four hours and between listening to podcasts, sleeping and watching the topography change, the time passes quickly. We were lucky to get a room at this small boutique hotel , Ricon d' Olon,because it was the weekend. The price wasn't bad, $60 a night. It's two blocks down from the beach and has a small pool. It's only been open since September so everything is fresh and new. The owner Kris went out of his way to accommodate us. Most of the places we have stayed include a great breakfast and this does as well.
This little town is made up of about three square blocks. Chickens, cats and dogs all hang out in the streets and get along just fine. Much more tranquil that Montañita. We are starting to get really lazy, renting a canopy and chairs and spending the day on the beach. The water is warm and the waves are huge.
Later at night, We took a five minute cab ride into Montanita. It was like spring break Key West style. It was loaded with young backpackers from all over. It was fun to sit at a Tiki bar on the beach and people watch. The sun set was beautiful........and then the place really came alive.
It is a good thing I did not come to this town in my twenties, I may never have left. I'd be an old woman selling painted coconuts to beach goers now.
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