Just south of San José is Aserri, a town near the Talamanca mountain range, with a mountainous terrain, and views overlooking greater San José. Our AirBnB is situated atop a very steep road and will make for some very “invigorating” treks to downtown Aserri. Our host Marco was so gracious and the 2-story house was everything we imaged. I called it the Lime House, when we were deciding where to stay, and the colors throughout the house live up to its name in shades of green, mango, and yellow. It is the largest we have selected so far with two porches, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathes. The kitchen is well-appointed and we have a washer and a dryer. Oh dear! I am going to be spoiled again.

We were greeted with a perfect double rainbow!

The views from the house are amazing. Looking out the kitchen window, back porch, or my bedroom, I have a bird’s eye view with an amazing panorama.

Bananas in the sideyard. If only I could reach them!!

A view of the side yard leading to the orchard! I was excited about the oranges there but, alas, either I am not selecting ripe ones, or it is too early for ripeness, but I haven’t found them sweet enough. However, I boiled some to make a additive to my vinegar for cleaning.

Here is a spectacular view of San José from the back porch. You can’t see Aserri from this angle, but you definitely come to realize just how large the capital is.

Behind us are magnificent hills up the mountain. The greenery is just breathtaking!

And what can appear more magical that the lights of the city which twinkle and sparkle through my bedroom window.

And then in the morning, San José disappears…

…but reappears again as the rain cherry picks it way across San José…

…until it reaches my bedroom porch.