Day seventeen, Mick and I said goodbye to our friends at the Aussie Hut: John and Roxie, Ian and V, and Jake and Natalie. The Aussie couple who owned the place, Charlie and Paul, called us a taxi. I took one last moment in the hammock before we had to go. Mick had an appointmentContinue reading “Traveling Home”
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Avoiding Crocodiles
Day eleven in Costa Rica, we had breakfast and decided to walk along the beach in Tambor. It had rained the night before, so the water was muddy. We walked back to the creek we had passed before. It was wider due to the rain, but looked a lot less intimidating in the daylight. WeContinue reading “Avoiding Crocodiles”
Traveling and the Elderly
Day ten in Costa Rica, Mick and I caught the bus to spend some time with the newlyweds and their family. We accidentally overshot our bus stop while Mick was enjoying a good book. We were about to walk back, but a friendly Tico picked us up and allowed us to hitch hike. He droppedContinue reading “Traveling and the Elderly”
Rental Cars in Costa Rica
Day nine in Costa Rica, we were tired from a long day of snorkeling the day before, so we hung around the hotel till afternoon and then headed to Cabano for more souvenirs. We stopped at an amazing smelling bakery to buy strawberry pastries. We filled the rental car with gas at one of theContinue reading “Rental Cars in Costa Rica”
Snorkeling at Tortuga Island
Day eight came, and the group of wedding guest stragglers decided to go snorkeling. There were almost 20 of us, so we loaded into two boats. The boat I was on was called the Isabella. The view from the boat of the aquamarine ocean was stunning. We passed some sea turtles making love. They spottedContinue reading “Snorkeling at Tortuga Island”
Souvenirs
Day seven, we were tired so we stayed at the hotel till afternoon and then headed out to the nearest town, Cabano. There were bigger supermarkets there, where I bought my first souvenir, ironically made in India. We found a restaurant where we could order a traditional meal. I also ordered a pineapple drink, whichContinue reading “Souvenirs”
John and Roxie’s Wedding
Day six came with the arrival of the event that brought us to Costa Rica: John and Roxie’s wedding. We drove to the venue, Tambor Tropical. We were early enough to watch some of the set up. Despite some rain clouds rolling in, the ceremony turned out wonderful. Immediately after the ceremony, it began toContinue reading “John and Roxie’s Wedding”
Rehearsal Dinner
Day five, we slept in and had a leisurely breakfast of eggs and rice. We decided that one nighttime adventure walking along the beach was enough, so we rented a car for a few days. The guy spoke really good English and told us where we could get the best views of the sunset. WeContinue reading “Rehearsal Dinner”
Party Time in Costa Rica
Just when I was thinking we would experience no conflict during our Costa Rica trip, day four came. The bachelorette party was scheduled to happen at noon at a local spa, but once all the girls arrived at the spa and ordered 20 pedicures, the staff told us we would have to wait four hours,Continue reading “Party Time in Costa Rica”
Tambor Beach
Day three in Costa Rica, Mick and I enjoyed a complimentary breakfast at our hotel and then headed to the beach on foot. It was hot, but overcast, so the walk was pretty enjoyable. We encountered a huge ant nest on the way. The local flowers are absolutely stunning. Once we arrived at the beach,Continue reading “Tambor Beach”
Gina (Akao) Decker 