Monday, November 10, 2008

Pura Vida!

So, I have finally returned from my trip to Neverland. Costa Rica was absolutely blissful and its probably going to be a tough adjustment to get back in the swing of things. Whenever I go on vacation its pretty easy for me to immerse myself in the culture and make myself comfortable. But on this trip, it was a whole other level. 

Montezuma is literally like a black whole that sucks you in. While you are there, you completely forget about any other place than where you are right now. I hear we have a new president. When did that happen? :) But with all the lush landscapes, the beautiful beaches, the people, the food, the dogs running around everywhere... you are literally in paradise. The saying there is "Pura Vida", or the pure life, and it is exactly what it is. While you're there, you realize that life is so simple. There is no need for money. Hikes up the waterfalls and walks on the beach are free. You have an abundance of food everywhere around you. Coconuts, Mangoes, Fish... all at your fingertips. One day when me and the girls were walking back from lunch, we stopped and picked up a coconut. Busted it open on a rock, survivor-style, and had the freshest coconut and coconut juice for not even a single penny. I didn't even know I liked coconut till that moment. It was so delicious. 

I know you all are eagerly awaiting pictures.. and due to the fact I borrowed my Dad's camera, I can't upload them without his cables. So, patience, little ones. But I can't wait to share them with you along with all our crazy adventures. I think Missy, Wendy and I were all at the right place at the right time with this trip. 

And now I must get back to reality and the daily grind of work. But to wrap things up, I just wanna say...

"Pura freakin' vida!" ... I love my life. 

1 comment:

keely said...

how fun! seriously! how fun! can't wait to see pictures! haha, I'm laughing at my word verification, it's bring. I have no clue why that is so funny to me. anyway, like I was saying, can't wait to see pictures!