September 28, 2008: Big Trip to Costco!

Brandon and I were excited to really try out our new car. Costco is about 40 minutes away, so that was our first destination (our friend, Caitlyn, joined us). We found a general map online and we were told what road around here would take us in that direction. We knew the highway numbers and there were signs that gave that information, so it was a lot easier than we thought. It felt like such an accomplishment when we finally got there. Brandon says it was soo liberating to be able to drive and not rely on anyone else (since it seems like we are always asking for translation help)!

We got a membership and then started our excursion with lunch at the Costco concessions. haha, never thought I would be excited and didn't think a meal there would be such a treat. However, a hot dog, Coke (with FREE refills) and a churro (you know the long, twisted pastry with cinnamon and sugar sprinkled all over it) are hard to come by. We spent a couple hours admiring the aisles upon aisles of American favorites (including some Japanese bulk items). They also had a housewares, clothes and an electronics section, like a Sam's Club/Costco in America would have. It was like a playground for us, but we didn't go too crazy...we tried to keep it practical, you know, like chocolate chips, tortilla chips and Dr. Pepper!

It's pretty amazing how much stuff we were able to cram into our little 'Green Monster.' We had a lot of fun today and we'll be good on food for awhile (you should see our tiny fridge and pantry....jam-packed!).

This is a view of our city. Our drive was gorgeous...kind of like driving through the mountains of Colorado (this was more green). We took this picture on our way back!