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Bueno.

This is a special treat.

These are rare.

For their size,

they are considered the most

intelligent of all primates.

That's one of the reasons

of their small number.

Many people take them as pets

because they are so smart and

get along with people so well.

What a pity.

Let's go.

Are you enjoying the tour?

I try to make it actualizing.

Yes, it's very good.

Thank you.

I guess you become very quiet

working in a library.

Do you have any family?

No.

No kids?

No.

I guess no husband.

Ever been married?

No.

Hmm.

Should we, um...

Should we continue the tour?

Oh, yes, I'm sorry.

I'm almost finished.

More animals come out

as it gets later, you know?

Well...

I have a daughter, Anna.

Oh, she's very smart.

Very smart.

Her English is perfect.

She reads a lot.

That's good.

Yeah. I send her

to the American school.

Very expensive. Wow!

But she can become

something special.

Maybe a lawyer.

She wants to be a doctor.

Yes.

She's a lot smarter than I am,

but she doesn't rub it in

too much.

Just a little.

I guess Los Angeles

is a fun city, yes?

Uh, yeah, I guess so.

Did you ever meet

any of the Kardashians?

Who?

You know, Kim Karadashian

and her sisters,

mother, Bruce Jenner.

No. I don't know them.

Kim was the one

married for 72 days.

- No.

- You didn't hear that?

No.

Oh. That's weird.

I think you're too smart

to know them, you know?

What do you like

to do for fun?

- Uh, well, um...

- Yeah?

I read and I walk.

Oh, that's...

smart.

Yes.

Can I do anything different

in this last part?

Uh, no, okay, never mind,

it's fine.

- It's fine.

- Come on, Jane, say it.

I can see in your eyes

you want to say something.

I always want to be better.

Well, it's just, I...

I'm used to more space.

More...

Ah, okay, okay, okay.

I'll make sure we stay away

from others, hmm? Okay?

Oh. That's not what you meant.

What did you mean, Jane?

Please say.

Say it to me. Come on.

Well, it's just sometimes you

just get a little bit too close.

- Oh, ah, I see.

- Okay?

Oh. I'm sorry.

You know...

It's just my love

for what I do.

Oh, okay, okay, okay.

Sorry, sorry.

And down here, you know,

we are used to getting close.

- Yeah, okay.

- Being touchy.

- Yes.

- You know?

- Lovely.

- We're Latinos.

Okay. That's great.

Yes.

Okay, but I'm sorry.

I won't get so close, okay?

- Okay.

- Look! Here!

- Okay?

- Okay.

We can talk from here, okay?

- Sure.

- And I can see you here.

No problem.

Come on, Jane.

- See? That was easy.

- Okay.

- No problem. Okay.

- I'm fulfilled.

Let's see some beauty!

His colors are amazing, yes?

Yes.

Yes.

Okay? Okay.

Let's go. Thank you.

Be careful here, Jane.

Can I help you? Uh...

Grab it, grab it here.

Grab it.

Okay, okay, okay.

Perfect.

Oh.

Look.

This is the Guaria Morada,

the flower of Costa Rica.

Beautiful.

Its beauty represents

the beauty of Costa Rican women.

Smell it.

Do you notice that?

No perfume could

match that, huh?

We believe that

when you breathe it in,

it brings you

peace and good luck.

Yeah. Now I know

you will have it.

- Did I do pretty good?

- Yeah, you did great.

- No, when I wasn't too touchy.

- Yeah.

- Yes?

- Great.

Okay, okay.

Let's go.

Oh. Yes.

Uh, yes.

70, 75.

- Thank you very much.

- Thank you.

Did you enjoy the tour?

It was... beneficial?

Yes, it was very nice.

You're a very good guide.

Oh, thank you.

My pleasure.

I was thinking

you didn't bring a camera.

I could have gotten some nice

pictures of you to remember,

like you smelling

the Guaria Morada.

Ah, what a pity.

- It's all up here.

- Yes.

I can drive you to your hotel.

Where are you staying?

Oh, no, really,

it's just down the beach.

It's the first hotel

on the beach.

- It's a nice walk.

- I have a van.

Plenty of space for yourself.

No, no, really,

thank you.

Okay, okay, I'll let you go.

Let's go.

- Start raining. come on.

- Okay.

Gracias. Pura vida.

I'm just wondering,

you're planning to see

other beautiful things

in Costa Rica,

maybe the whole eco tour, yes?

Yeah, I guess so.

I have a van,

and I do all places:

Arenal, volcano, waterfall,

the orchids.

I could make you good deal.

I'm not really sure

of my schedule right now.

Okay, okay, I understand.

Can I give you my number

just in case if you decide?

Okay, thank you.

Okay.

Pura vida.

What's the point?

The good moments never last.

I have no one to blame

for this separation but myself.

It's as if I received a shot

that forever numbed me.

Only I gave myself that shot.

Jane?

Jane, it's Juan,

the tour guide.

Please go away.

I'm very busy.

Uh, please,

I don't want to bother,

but I needed

to talk with you.

I... told you...

if I needed a guide,

I would call you.

Please, Jane, please.

It's gonna be just a minute.

Oh...

Jane, please.

We could sit just out here.

Yes?

I want to apologize

for being churlish on your tour.

You weren't churlish.

No, I think I was.

Churlish would mean

you were vulgar.

You weren't vulgar.

Well, but I was difficult

to work or deal with

in the moments when

I did not give you space,

so I was a little churlish.

Well, I didn't think so.

That's not why you're here.

Uh, no, no, no.

Ohh...

I didn't want to bother you,

but you do need a guide,

and my situation

is not too good.

I told you about my daughter

in the American school.

She's doing so great,

really great,

but the tourists have slowed

down here with your economy.

- You know this problem?

- Yes.

I know money may not

be easy for you, but...

you came to see Costa Rica

planning to hire a guide,

am I right?

Yeah, I guess so.

And it would just help me a lot

with my daughter's school

if I could be

your personal guide.

Do you understand me?

Yes, but I've changed my mind.

I just... I wanna stay here

at the hotel and rest.

Oh, but...

But you can't do that here.

I saw how your face lights up

when you see

all the amazing things.

You just can't come

to Costa Rica and rest.

How much money do you need

for the school?

I'm sorry,

but it's not your worry.

Please, it's okay.

Just tell me how much.

About $500.

Okay, I'll give you the money.

You would just give me $500

for nothing?

It's for your daughter's school.

No, no, I can't take it.

Please.

I want you to have it.

- No, please, Jane.

- It's okay.

No, no, no, I didn't come

for a charity gift.

No. Ehh...

Only if I give you

another tour.

That's the only way

that it's right.

Ehh?

Come on, Jane.

You came to Costa Rica

to see the beauty, yes?

Yeah, I guess so.

Are you okay?

Yeah.

What are the things

you wish to see?

- Come on, tell me.

- Well...

I've heard the crocodiles...

in Rio Tarc... Tarcoles,

something,

are really worthwhile.

Yes! They are

incredibly worthwhile.

Absolutely. What else?

There's an orchid

that smells like chocolate.

Yes, the Sharri Baby Hybrid.

I know where you can find them.

It's near the crocodiles.

What else?

I've read about Puerto Viejo.

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