People don't use credit cards here. And places don't accept them either. I hate carrying cash but apparently there's very little crime since the government imposes very harsh penalties for even the pettiest theft. I realized I was running low so I visited a few banks in the area but none of their ATMs accepted my Wells Fargo card. I e-mailed Anita and she was kind enough to change some US money I had.
In the evening I met Anna at her apt. It's a palace compared to my place! 800 sq ft of marble lined suite complete with full kitchen and all the amenities. There is even a proper gym downstairs with a heated indoor pool!
We went out to eat in an ex-pat area with lots of foreign restaurants. After some delicious chicken tikka masala and tandoori chicken we met Rick and his buddies at a new go karting bar..
Josh - from Las Vegas. runs quiz night at Lush
Chris - from Philadelphia. runs beer pong night at Pyro Pizza
Ben - student from Pomona College
Jane - from New York. eye prescription of -9.5
The go kart track was enormous and the karts were FAST. I was astonished -- and scared -- by how fast they let you run them -- especially because the place also served drinks so basically everybody was drinking and driving! It also seemed hazardous to be running gas engines indoors. At least they give you helmets.
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