The Downpour

(A view from how far away and how high up we were.)Today we wanted to explore Playa Biesanz. We were told how to get there and so we got on the bus and started the journey. We did not know it was going to be a 45 minutes walk down steep hills. Then a dirt path through a hole in the fence. When we came out of the knee breaking journey: It was a...

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Manual Antonio

Manuel Antonio. Wow. The pictures do not due this place justice. Teal blue waters, black rock cliffs and protruding jungle pinensula. And to get to these beaches you hike through the jungle part of the natural park full of sloths, monkeys, raccoons, iguanas. And the beach is full of monkeys, raccoons, and iguanas as well. The raccoons are not scared...

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The Drop Site

Our friends Ron and Eric had their GoPro stolen. I think I told you this. Anyway the guy who took it was caught on the security camera of the super market (pictured above). The townspeople knew this crook and said they would contact him and maybe a trade could be made. The hostel and the people told the boys to not go to the police. BS the first thing...

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Tamarindo: Where's My Stuff?

We have learned that Tamarindo is the land of thieves. Hannah's friend had the wallet and backpack stolen. She had her towel stolen. Her Canadian had his wallet and something else stolen. Our roommates had their GoPro stolen. So our roommates Ron and Eric are the ones who's GoPro was stolen and there is footage of it being stolen from the super market....

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Tamarindo: Surf Town

I can only think about my dad right now and that I wish he was here. We are in a surf town today. Surf shops and surfers everywhere. Surf town is fine but maybe not so great for people who don't surf lol.This morning we hung out at our hotel in Playa Del Coco then started the string of buses that would get us to to Tamarindo. It was so hot and humid,...

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Diving with Sharks

Today I dove. Not going to lie I was nervous! I have not dove since Fiji, 2 summers ago. There were 8 of us diving and I was partnered with the master diver who was so kind and held my hand literally. So we are on the little boat and go out about 15 minutes, and then the boat starts to rock. Of course the sea sickness sets in... The one time I don't...

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Playa De Coco

This morning we left Monte Verde at 5am, that was early. Hence no photos. We then traveled by bus 2 hours and got off literally at a road junction. We sat on a makeshift bech under a mango tree and all around us were rotting mangoes. Mangos. ? Es or s anyway. Imagine the bugs and the smell. Now do it times two. About 40 min later a bus came and...

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Monteverde: A Cheesy Tour

Today Hannah went zip lining. I really didn't want to do that since I've done it before and some freaking Tarzan swing was involved in this one so I decided to take a pass card. Instead I went on a cheese factory tour. Got to sample a bunch of different cheeses and learn about the factory, it was started in the 50's by a group of Quakers from...

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Monteverde: A Day In The Clouds

Today we walked on clouds. We walked on the top of the world. No, really. After breakfast we headed to Selvatura park which is full of hanging bridges. 8 to be exact. We climbed through the rainforest and awed at the natural beauty. The bridges were slightly scary. Especially when someone wiggled them, they were indeed high. But as Hannah...

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