Here's a shot of the pool at our apartment--it's one of Marie's favorite after-school spots. The temperature is usually in the 80's and the sun is hot, so a cool dip feels good. These apartments are called Apartamentos Palma Real. It's a small group of one-story buildings with a total of sixteen apartments. Each one has a front door off a covered walkway and a back door to a little patio. The neighbors are from all over (Costa Rica, the US, Europe) and are friendly and helpful. It's a five-minute walk up the road to Marie's school and another five minutes past that to the bus stop. Lots of trees and flowering bushes make it green and pretty.