Day 8

We started the day discussing what to do next.  Should we stay one more day to see if we get a signing date or should we just pack up and head to the beach?  We decided that we would spend one more day in SPS.  I just didn't feel like packing up and rushing to get a bus.  In fact I hadn't even figured out which buses go to Tela and when they leave.  I had expected to be heading to Tela from Tegu not from SPS.  So I did some checking and found out which bus company to use and the time to depart and we decided to go the next morning.  Then we also decided that we would head to a new mall that we passed yesterday in the taxi.  Since there is nothing else to do here my Dad thought going to a new mall would be a good idea.

We arrived at the Multi Plex Mall around 11:00 and while the layout of the mall was different all the stores where the same as the other mall.  However, my Dad took the opportunity to shop for some clothes for himself before we headed for lunch.  This mall had one bonus over the other, a play area.  Ali loved it, Ricardo not so much.  I don't think he has been on large pieces of playground equipment before and he spent the whole time sitting in the tube slide.  I have also noticed that he is very shy of other children and won't play with them.  I am not sure if this is because he is feeling insecure at the moment or if he is just naturally shy. 

The afternoon was spent in the pool.  We have really enjoyed the pool at this hotel and Ricardo is getting more confident in the water.  We have been floating him around the pool while he kicks and moves his arms.  He loves it and he using the word "Swimming"  all the time now. 

I am looking forward to a change from San Pedro.  I am looking forward to having a beach to visit. 

The only pictures I have of SPS were taken from the taxi since it isn't safe to walk anywhere.  Here are a few shots. 

Multi Plex Mall 

A little Church

Selling Vegetables