Well its election day here in Costa Rica and if you didn't know from reading the papers you will certainly know by the cars. For weeks almost every car in San Jose has a flag sticking out its window to support its 'team.' I know this might seem strange comared to Canada's signs but it sort of cool when you find out that the public bus you're taking supports a particular team. On election day, however, all this changes. Everyone is out honking thier horns, trying to convince those last few undecideds that because they honk more, their guy is the best. At first i thought a few of the cars were hitting on me, but sadly... democracy defeats my good looks once again.
So yesterday we went shopping to pick up some chili supplies because the school is holding a football game and superbowl party today, and we want to have some good food afterwards. We also needed some beers. So we go to the grocery store only to discover that it is illegal for stores to sell alcohol not only on election day but also on both the preceding day and the day after the election. So in short, Costa Rican democracy is going to make this the lamest superbowl party ever.
Who the hell schedules an election on the superbowl. Personally I blame the football (or as i like to calls it SOCCER) union.
February 5, 2006
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