Grecia is a regional center for agriculture. It is clean, and a definite residential possibility.
Sarchi is known for woodwork, furniture and crafts. 200 shops strung out along the road for several miles offer everything from deluxe wood furniture to painted trinkets. Who buys this stuff?
The elaborate painted decoration of oxcarts has become the national trademark of Costa Rica, similar to Kahlo's lillies in Mexico.
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| There's a Catholic cathedral near the main plaza in Grecia. Duh. |
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| More importantly, there is time to sit on the bench and talk. |
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| Music in the park, courtesy of Ecuadorian musicians. |
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| Excellent salad. Safe to eat salad greens and drink the water in Costa Rica! |
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| Candied figs and espresso. it don't git no better than that. |
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| What's my next move? |
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| Friendly locals. |
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| Sarchi has a Catholic church near the main plaza. Double duh. |
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| Witness the giant electric oxcart in its natural habitat. |
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| Saw a few carts hauling coffee. Not this one. |
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| Beautiful piece of art on this bench! Oh, and it's nicely painted too. |
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| The paint job - up close |
