Back into town we went today. I forgot to mention that on the first day here I spent all day walking in my sandals without socks and created a rather large blister on my right foot. So today, while I was healing, I was still hobbeling a bit and nursing it along. I think I'll be ok henceforth although I didn't take the bandage and moleskin off since it's doing such a good job. Anyway bellyackin aside we heading into town to go to the the big park at the eastern end of Avenue Central and the Costa Rican Art Museum.
On the way downtown we discovered more really cool grafitti. Wendy loves to take photos of it and post it on Pintrest. You should check it out when you have the chance, it's pretty fun.
Sitting on this park bench on the side of the road was this guy with a bicycle made to look like a chopper. It looked pretty cool and the guy seemed to be having an enjoyable morning.
So this is the transitional space in the museum to the sculpture garden. The floor is made of terra cotta tile and its color is just stunning.
The second story of the museum was quite beautiful with a real attention to detail in the woodwork.
The wrought iron tension members at the bottom cords of the trusses were wonderfully crafted and detailed .
The intersection of the wrought iron tension members of the trusses was reflected in the oculus window behind it.
The walls of his room, which has been used as a reception area for foreign dignitaries, consist of a bas relief of plaster which tells the story of the history of Costa Rica. It was done by a local artist in the 1950's.
Here is Wendy, interior designer gone crazy with this space. She is enjoying the space and colors.
These two over sized sculptures were done by the same artist and are bronzes.
This one honors the farmer.
Here is the back side of the museum.
Looking at the sculpture garden from the rear.
Well natrally we ended our day with rain and wind, what else is new.
On our way back to the hotel Arajuez we went through this graveyard which also happens to be a national park. Most ot the graves are in above ground tombs and typically are owned and occupied by families. Some of these structures are quite amazing. When walking between the graves it really feels like walking through a city of the dead within the larger city of San Jose.
This is a particularly beautiful family tomb. This sculpted from marble and houses members of the Ferrer family. It's really interesting to see this level of investment in the home for the dead and their memories. It really shows mans struggle with death and hope for the existence of an immortal soul. Walking between these grave sites was a deep contemplative moment for both of us.
After about an hour we headed home by train but exited at the wrong train station (long story) so we ended up tacking a taxi the rest of the way back.
Tomorrow we head off for the coast in order to find some heat and sunshine of which we have had almost non here. Oh and yes Wendy's 250 was delivered at 21:00 so we now will ride a matching pair. So we'll be up at 5:00 eat in the room, pack, fill up tanks, and head off for our 100 KM ride to the ferry which will take us to the peninsula ultimately to Playa Montezuma where we will stay two nights and then head up the coast. More on that tomorrow.
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