la playa

The beaches in Costa Rica are beautiful. The water is warm... really warm. The first couple days we didn't spend too much time on the beach but the last few we made up for that! I got pretty burnt even with the sunscreen but I'm really tan now! =) I just wish the sun would come out here in California so all my hard work doesn't fade away. ;)

I would like to be back on these beaches right now.... sigh...

(not the ocean but an awesome waterfall we hiked to!)

weeee!!!

While in Costa Rica I knew I wanted to go zip lining! I did a little bit of research before leaving home and I found the one I wanted to do while in Puerto Viejo. We were up in the jungle and very secluded. The drive to the place was pretty sketchy but wow...when we got up to the location it was beautiful!

The course had 15 different zip lines and 1 Tarzan swing! We had to do some hiking to get to each line. We saw a little bit of wild life too... some bats, lots of bugs, and a yellow viper snake.

I definitely recommend going zip lining if ever in Costa Rica.

It's 5 o'clock somewhere...

What can I say....we had a lot of tropical beverages while in Costa Rica some alcoholic some not...but let's be honest, most were. I figured that since I was hiking, biking, and swimming all day that I could splurge. Here is some picture proof of the fun that was consumed. *the other couple in the photos was a couple we met in the bus station.. they are from Boston!*

Costa Rica preview!

Hey guys, it's June. And May flew by so fast. But I'm back from Costa Rica now. We had a blast! It was part fun and adventure and part relaxing and sun bathing. It was perfect. What a beautiful country! We explored the Caribbean coast and stayed in a town called Puerto Viejo. It's a cute Rastafarian town with a melting pot of people. There aren't any resorts or big hotels just small hostels, bed and breakfasts, and hotels. It was nice to be on the less touristy side of the country. I would definitely go back again and next time do a bit more exploring of the country.

Here are a few pictures from the trip to get your toes wet. I hope to post more soon. (But it's Relay for Life this coming weekend and I have been slammed with things to do to get ready for the event.) Enjoy!

ahhh... I want to be back on the beach.. with my toes in the water, ass in the sand. I guess it's time to start saving for more travels. =)