Lack of language

So some of you who know me may know that I'm a total loss when it comes to foreign languages. For the longest time I really thought I hadn't met that special language that was meant for me, but after trying a number of them, I think it's a lost cause. Even living in the Czech Republic for a year, you'd think I'd be able to learn Czech, right? Wrong.

So now, in less than three weeks we'll be heading to Costa Rica where once again I can throw myself on the mercy of the wonderful people of that country. I did study Spanish in high school, but I think the one phrase that I do remember "Toca la guitarra" while a little more true than it was 14 years ago, is still pretty much a lie.

Luckily I'll have Jeremy with me to help in this endeavor. Unfortunately, as we share a zodiac sign and a deep dislike for the current regime, we also share the ability to only be able to converse in our native English. I'm sure the local cab drivers are just wringing their hands in anticipation of taking us to and fro.

My friend Conor who is currently traveling round the world also struggles with the language issues and while he's had no problems in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Hong Kong, seems like South America is proving to be more of a challenge for those of us who have a language disability.

He details his adventures, as usual, in a hilarious style in the following entries: Journey to the Center of the Earth and
The Head . In that last entry, there are also exciting details about eating a local delicacy: guinea pigs.

Ah travels, can't wait.