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| When I got there the ropers from the nearby agricultural university were doing roping trick – very good! Festival de Vida, Atenas, Costa Rica  | 
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| FlashBack, the gringo oldies rock band played for two hours, 1-3 – Then others but I’m gone. Festival de Vida, Atenas, Costa Rica  | 
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| The original benefactor of the food festival. Festival de Vida, Atenas, Costa Rica  | 
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| You paid 3,000 Colones (about $5) and got to sample 20 different international food entries & vote on the best. Festival de Vida, Atenas, Costa Rica  | 
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| Individuals & restaurants donated small portions of food to taste. Festival de Vida, Atenas, Costa Rica  | 
For more photos of food and other vendors, see my gallery 2018 Festival de Vida








