This morning we headed off to Kay's Gringo Postres for breakfast. We have written about Kay's in other blog posts. To this open-air cafe/library on the outskirts of Atenas, we have come frequently for breakfast. We enjoy the food, the camaraderie, and the strong wifi signal. Kay, herself, is a wonderful presence there - knowledgable, friendly, and warmly welcoming. Like the famous fictional bar, Cheers, Kay's is a place where they always know your name.
This morning, Bob was showing Kay the videos he shot the day we went to Poas and La Paz, with Kay's friend Walter Ramirez as our driver and guide.
Bob, and Kay Costello, at Kay's Gringo Postres, Atenas, Costa Rica. (Photo by Connie)
As we were getting ready to leave, Kay told us about a special event she was hosting that evening - Italian Night. Dinner and dancing from 5:30 to 10:30 pm. The meal would be catered by a guest chef and the music for dancing would be provided by a local DJ. We immediately said, "Count us in!" And lucky us, we snagged the last two tickets.
So tonight, we dressed up just a tad, brought or wore our dancing shoes, and headed over to Kay's. We shared a table with four other "gringos" - all of whom are Canadian (two from Prince Edward Island and two from Vancouver B.C.). All have spent several years wintering in Atenas. Delightful dinner companions, they were full of information and stories about life in Costa Rica.
The catered dinner included a Waldorf salad, followed by a Caesar salad, then the main course - Chicken Marsala with wild rice and grilled tomato - and Tiramasu for desert (all delicious!).
And, the dancing was fun! The music was a little loud, but Bob compensated by using his custom-made earplugs. We had a great time dancing to a variety of recorded songs, including some tunes from the 50's (Hey, STM friends - some practice for our show in May! - BeBop a loo la, be my baby - and don't you dare step on my blue suede shoes, especially in the still of the night!)
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