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Acknowledgements

Dawn Curtis Thanks to my mam, dad and brothers for a lifetime of support, to Georgina for your inspiration, and to Astrid for being there since the beginning of the adventure. Thanks to the many, many kind and hospitable people that looked after me along the way, especially Sheri and Cristiano at Finca del Sol for your humanity. And my oh-so-willing drinking partners who, for their own sake, shall remain nameless (Lic. Nelys Raquel Martínez Obregón). Y gracias a mi gran familia espiritual en San Isidro, San Juan del Sur, y todo el país, por su apoyo y amistad. Finally, thanks to the Rough Guides team for their patience and trust.

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