Tercera Semana en Costa Rica!

Tuesday - Hard to believe today started our 3rd week of living in Costa Rica. We were off to Quepos for the El Santuario Canopy Adventure Tour. In total, the canopy tour has over 3.6 kilometers of total zip line length on 11 lines, 14 tree platforms, 3 nature walks, 6 hanging bridges, a rappel secured by a top and bottom belay. With the longest zip-line reaching almost 4,300 ft! Flying through the jungle 300 feet above the canopy you can enjoy spectacular ocean views. Hanging bridges and air stairs get you high into some of the most beautiful trees in the World.  Our guides were fun and entertaining....they also provided snacks along the tour.  Lunch was served after we completed the tour....lots of fun and a great workout!

Wednesday - We got up, had breakfast, and finished packing everything except the stuff in the fridge.  We called Coconut Grove to see when we could get in our beach house....Diane said about noon.  So we waited!  The move went smoothly and soon we were unpacked, checked out the beach, napped in the hammocks, and took a dip in the pool.  A quick trip to the store in Dominical for a few items, then back home in time for an awesome sunset.  Taco salad, guacamole and chips was on the menu tonight. Tomorrow we are off to San Isidro de General for a fresh supply of fruit and veggies!

Thursday - A trip to San Isidro de General for fruits and veggies...lunch overlooking the valley and a yummy pizza.  A nap under the palapa and a swim in the pool before sunset and supper.  Pan seared  Spanish Mackerel,  Fresh sauteed green beans, and a garden salad....it was delicious!

Friday - Off again to our favorite beach,Playa Hermosa.  The water was warm and we found a spot to spread our stuff out.  I walked the beach, we watched the surfer, and enjoyed a dip in the ocean. Dinner tonight was at PorQue.....a beautiful sunset and wonderful food at this quaint little restaurant. After dinner we went to Roca Verde for some music and a chance to get in a dance or two.

Saturday -Up early and off to the Uvita market...I was on a mission to get my sweet homemade blackberry wine.  Next we drove up the mountain to the Uvita waterfalls,  paid our dollar to park and hiked to the falls.  Some young folks were already there and we watched them climb and dive from the falls.  I took a dip in the spring fed pool and Dale took pictures.  A stop at the grocery, lunch at our place, then pool and hammock time before another amazing sunset!

Sunday- It was road trip time, map in hand and GPS in the car off we headed South to Palmar Norte, before turning on the Pan American highway and on to Buenos Aires.  At first we drove beside a rather large river, then we turned and saw miles and miles of pineapples and sugar cane. From Buenos Aires it was on to San Isidro de General and back to Dominical...with a stop for lunch.

Monday -  The morning began with a long, leisurely, beach walk, breakfast on the porch, lots of pool time.........basically a lazy day!  The day ended with a breathtaking sunset!