C. Caroline 1967 Journal 35 Aug 30 to Sept 10 San Jose, Prov. Costa Rica Packing, sightseeing & shopping. Found it is cheaper to eat out than at Hotel Boston ($1.00 per meal) but is usually ±$60. Bought some 22 shells for Panama ~$1.00 per set. With 2 OTS (Organization for Tropical Studies) students took train to Limon 12:15 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. Stayed at Hotel Park (had no mice - pet traps) for $7.00. There are two expensive places. my favorite city - the Atlantic, docks, trains & many Colombians. Bought a turtle shell at a "factory" which plotters them for food. The shell was $$ 4.00 (too much - should have gotten it for less). Needed to be cleaned. Hotel didn't fuss when we brought it in. Returned by plane to San Jose after another day of sightseeing ($4.00) Bats on the roads by the ocean & we heard three little bats. Dried turtle shell (which will go to not museum) at the University w/the hot house. Didn't dry very well in 5 days. Sent it to the U.S. by plane (over weight) with a friend. Have no idea if it arrived (passed customs). It was packed two gunner each. Took bus to Panterana beach (alone) sun hot, rain afternoon. Hotel Imperial $2.00 per night. Bus was $1.45. Train was more. Costa Rica --