Are long awaited trip finally arrived... We had an amazing time (adventurous, great food, mild trauma, great company, lots of laughs and wonderful memories.)
I was very surprised about how laid back the life style is there which is why they say Pura Vida (Which refers to Relax and enjoy life), which they do not have a problem with there. They run on Tico time which is kind of like Mormon standard time (When ever you want or feel like it.)
This is the pool at the condo. It is really nice and had a few critters visit now and then. Frogs, a huge cock roach some fireflies huge moths that look like humming birds. The water felt like bath water it was awesome.
This is a view out the patio of the condo we stayed at. Playa Grande is the area we were at, but traveled to lots of other areas. (Playa Coco, Tamarindo, MonteVerde and lots of other little towns.)
There was lots of fun restaurants to eat at and some interesting food. This is a whole snapper fish deep fryed totally disgusting if you ask me but Lance quite enjoyed it.
This is the guys fishing and the mild trauma began. Lance and Bryan decided to take their shirts off in the boat to get some sun and also because it was so humid. But unfortunately a mother wasn't there to inform (or nag)them to apply sunscreen more often than once... Lance was severely sunburned on his back mainly his sides and had to go to the doctor to get treated for 3rd degree burns. Bryan luckily applied enough to be in a little better shape but still was sunburned also. From what I understand it happens all the time there because Costa Rica is very close to the equator and the sun is very hot. I do believe he learned his lesson and hopefully the next time we go the shirts will stay on Ha Ha.
This is in MonteVerde(The Cloud Forest)at the frog exhibit, which you are so high that literally the clouds float right in front of you. We zip lined and tarzan swung, something everyone needs to try.
This is our cute little pot guy. We were in Tamarindo which is a big tourist area for surfers. They have lots of vendors walking around town selling pots and lots of jewelry. We came in contact with this vendor wanting us to buy some of his pots. We nicely declined several times and then went on our way. We were with the guys and got a little lost driving so we ended up passing the pot guy quite a few times laughing every time because he would lift all his pots in his hands with a huge smile each time we passed in the car. Me and Becky felt sorry for him and went back the next day to find him and purchase some pots from our friend.
Are trip was amazing and we can't wait to go back again. I have tonz of pictures but we would be here for days. This is just a few, you will have to go to experience it yourselfs. It is definetly worth the trip....
