Starting to Make Cents

The money exchange is starting to make sense now. And this is why -

My last stop of the day while out Christmas shopping was at the little gallery in Monteverde where I picked up some bookmarks for Christmas presents. The artist just happened to be in the building. This is him! His mother was working behind the counter so she's in the photo also.

 

I used a pocketful of change for payment and I think I'm finally getting to understand how all these colonés add up! Suddenly it became clear to me!

  

So if you're heading this way check out these sites on money and coins so you know what to put in your wallet and how much to tip. It also helps to know some numbers in Spanish so here's a cool website for practicing!

These dogs were hanging around outside the gallery having a good time. They wanted Hector in on the game but he decided to sit this one out.