the birthday party

OK, I admit it! I am now 50 years old! Its something I honestly throught I would never get to see! To celebrate the occasion, I decided to throw a party. Margoth (on the right) my former and unofficially continuing Spanish profesora and friend graciously hosted it in her house. I made some food, like guacamole and mango salsa, and bought a bunch of beers and the local firewater, guaro. Mostly attended by the guests at the hostel, there were also a few local Tico friends present. On my left is computer goddess Zully with her son Youssef, and the some of the group from the hostel, spanning at least 4 countries in this photo.