Jason Killed a Lizard Today

We’ve made it to Costa Rica and are happy to say that there was no jet lag this time. Yeah for the central time zone!

The weather is about perfect here and our villa, while a little rustic and remote, is a refreshing change from the high rises of Singapore and Hong Kong.

We’re also happy with the prevalence of rice, beans and guacamole in the grocery stores. It still doesn’t quite compare to our favorite Mexican dishes in Denver, but it’s close. Best of all, there is cheese here!

On a different, sadder note I must write about the deadly accident we had today. Serious flashbacks here, folks. Remember this guy?

Flashback: When in Aruba, Jason startled a lizard, which caused the lizard to jump in the street and get crushed by a large truck right before our eyes.

By the way, I think what we call a lizard is really a gecko.

Flash forward: Today, while driving from Tamarindo back to our place near CoCo Beach we had an unfortunate highway accident with one of the deceased Aruban small lizard’s distant relatives – the iguana.

In just a second’s time, a bright green iguana ran out onto the road so suddenly that Jason didn’t have any choice but to keep driving. The sound of that deadly thud beneath the car’s tires and engine will not be forgotten. Trust me, Jason feels real bad about killing yet another lizard.

RIP – Lanna the Iguana

Beloved insect eater, lizard companion, and remarkably speedy roadside runner

DOB: Unknown

DOD: December 18, 2008