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Showing posts with label pure life. Show all posts

Costa Rica 2012!

This trip was a little different for me because I was not going with my family like in the years past, but I was going with Jimi's family.   I didn't have to plan anything, I didn't have to worry about anything and I didn't have to keep track of anything.  That was nice, all I had to do was relax and have fun and I am so appreciative for that!

We flew into Liberia, Costa Rica and about 3.5 hours later (customs, immigration, baggage claim, lost surf board, car rental, 1.5 hour drive) we arrived to a house on the beach stocked with food, beer and drinks.  Talk about a dream house, you must check out these picture of Casa Ohana!!! The views were perfect, the pool was calling our names and the house was big enough for everyone to have their own little space in heaven.  We were finally in Playa Negra, Guanacate, Costa Rica!

My Aunt Mary who manages the property and live in Costa Rica was there moments after we arrived and it was so good to see her and spend a whole week with her as Jimi's family welcomed her to all of our dinners and events which I am also very grateful for.

Throughout the trip we swam in the ocean almost everyday, did some surfing, did some walking on the beach, laid out by the pool, played in the pool, ate lots of good food, drank lots of good beer and rum drinks, napped (siestas!!!), read our books, watched the waves, had so many great conversations, went shopping, relaxed in some rocking chairs, stared out into the horizon, star gazed, received one hour messages, went zip lining, and went on a sunset sail and snorkel. 

What a great trip. It was hard to come for me this time around more then others, but the trip was so amazing there is nothing really that could have ruined it for me.

Thank you to the Spoto's, the Kittinger's, and my Aunt Mary for an amazing trip!

If you are interested in visiting Costa Rica, check out my Aunt Mary's vacation rentals on the beach in Playa Negra, Guanacaste (an infamous surf break of Costa Rica) from Beach Grass Rentals.

Enjoy!







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Costa Rica Lovin'

Its Friday! And tomorrow I will be in one of my favorite places...Costa Rica. 

For me it is a mix of Mexico and Hawaii, two more of my favorite place! ;)  It has the tropical, natural beauty that Hawaii has with the Central American culture and life you feel when in Mexico.  This is a winning combination with one more thing added.  This is something that only Costa Rica can provide, and that is PURA VIDA. 

Pura Vida, or pure life, is the care free saying to mean "full of life," that is used as a greeting or as satisfaction.  A good explanation is that we are only here on this earth for a short period of time, so spread some cheer and be happy.  You can definitely feel this when you are down there, and if you have been there before you know what I am talking about.  They have a very relaxed lifestyle there.  Everyone is outside on their porches hanging out with family, you see it everywhere.  If they are not at work that is what they are doing.

I am excited for the change of scenery and the to get away for longer than a weekend.  As much as I love weekend trips.  Will post pictures on my return!

Playa Negra, Costa Rica, 2009 (Photo credit: Maddie Dierkes)

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