buses in downtown san jose

i have always been told, by my tico family, by my friends in canada, by the police here. it's not safe to walk alone, after dark in downtown san jose. i've done it a few nights in a row now. no fear, no worry.

last night i was leaving downtown at 8.00. i got on the bus (there are thousands of buses here) and asked if he was going to san joanquin de flores, where i'm staying right now. he said no so i had to get off the bus. i had to pay anyway cuz they have electronic sensors to make sure that the number of riders is matched by the amount of money submitted.

i have gone on a few bus rides that have taken me a bit out of my way but it's an opportunity to see a bit more of the city.