[Eug Wanker]

OK I've already decided not to take my TiBook.

Got a wad of MiniDV tapes, and 864 MB so far of memory for my Canon G2, which according to the camera is probably good for around 400-450 pictures. I may pick up another 512 MB before I go.

I will also take my iPod of course.

Now, how much cash to take? How receptive people to travellers' checks outside of the big cities? How much access to bank machines for cash? I was thinking of bring several hundred US bux cash and several hundred in travellers' checks. Would Canadian bux be good enough for travellers' checks?

How much to tip tour people?

[fireside]

make sure to bring lots of condoms. never know when you might need one.

[AKcrab]

Money for your ransom.

[NYCFarmboy]

1. Sunscreen.

2. Hit a tanning parlor before you go a few times to give yourself a base coat if you don't already have one. (don't burn yourself though....a few 10 minute sessions... it will save you from severe burning down there if you have a base before going).


Me speaks from personal experience.
(at least to Brasil in December...where its the beginning of summer now).

[ReggieX]

If you can ignore the stupid pixel fonts on my friend's site here's his photo-essay of his trip to Costa Rica: http://www.bostich.com/costa/gallery/intro.html

Yeah, I hate him. I never get holidays

[alphamatrix]

Originally posted by Eug Wanker:
and 864 MB so far of memory for my Canon G2, which according to the camera is probably good for around 400-450 pictures. I may pick up another 512 MB before I go.

I will also take my iPod of course.

yikes, theres more cost effective ways of taking digital photos on long trips, you could get a digital wallet or get that ipod card reader dealie if you have a new one with a docking port.

Never been to costa rica, hope you have a good time!

[Eug]

Originally posted by alphamatrix:
yikes, theres more cost effective ways of taking digital photos on long trips, you could get a digital wallet or get that ipod card reader dealie if you have a new one with a docking port.

I thought about the iPod reader (esp. since I'm bringing my iPod anyway), but apparently it's crap. Flaky and not good for much beyond 128 MB, and it takes forever.

I managed to get a 512 MB Sandisk Ultra II card for about US$120, so that's a pretty damn good deal, considering it's one of the fastest cards in existence. However, after checking online prices I think it was a pricing error, so I doubt I'll get that price again. But I can just pick up another 512 MB Ultra (non-II) card for about $135.

OTOH, a digital wallet type thing would cost me $400+.

[Cipher13]

Originally posted by fireside:
make sure to bring lots of condoms. never know when you might need one.

Read my mind.

[mixin visuals]

take an english-spanish dictionary.

i wish i were going... have a good time there!

[Eug]

I just bought another 256 MB Compact Flash card. Should be good enough. Total 1.1 GB.

So what about bank machines vs. travellers' cheques?

[MacManMikeOSX]

where in CR are you heading? I was there a few years ago I spent two days in San Jose and a week in the rain forest preserve of Lapa Rios.

[Eug]

Originally posted by MacManMikeOSX:
where in CR are you heading? I was there a few years ago I spent two days in San Jose and a week in the rain forest preserve of Lapa Rios.

San Jose, Monteverde, Arenal, Jaco, Caribbean Coast, etc. 2 weeks.

I think I'll bring $500 US, and use a credit card, bank machine when possible.

[Eug]

Greetings from Costa Rica! Thanks for the advice guys.

BTW, my first day here and I've already seen iPod ads on TV.

[waxcrash]

Originally posted by Eug:
Greetings from Costa Rica! Thanks for the advice guys.

BTW, my first day here and I've already seen iPod ads on TV.

Now that you are there, have you had a chance to use any of those condoms that you brought along?