Apologies to the list.
 
Direct e-mail to Vratislav Richard Bejsak, entomologist, Bondi Junction,
AUSTRALIA
 sent to <76711,[log in to unmask]> has bounced. Twice.
 
Sir:
 
According to the 1994 Mexico & Central American Handbook (Trade & Travel
Publications, Bath), the Museo de Entomologia is in the basement of the
School of Music building of the University of Costa Rica in San Pedro, a
suburb of San Jose. It is open to the public Monday through Friday from 1300
to 1700 hours but we are advised to check times before going there. Their
phone number is 25-55-55, ext 318.
 
Since the book is meant for tourism, no mailing address is given. I would
render it thus:
  Museo de Entomologia            [accent on the "i"]
  Universidad de Costa Rica
  Fracc. San Pedro
  San Jose de Costa Rica, A. C.   [accent on the "e"]
  Costa Rica, Central America
 
The book also mentions that "all phone numbers in Costa Rica will change from
6-figure to 7-figure numbers on 30 March 1994. Certain numbers will have one
digit added, others will change by two or more digits." An international
operator should be able to help with the new number. The educated classes in
Latin America commonly speak English, although the receptionist might not.
"AH-blah een-GLESS?" should be sufficient to let her know you need someone
who speaks English; "tray-see-EN-tose dee-ess-ee-OH-choh" is the extension
number in the event no English is forthcoming.
 
Hope that helps.
 
Robert Biddle
San Marcos, California
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