So it is official… I crossed, with the help of family and friends, into a new decade and we had a pretty great week to celebrate. We left Nosara after H got in some surf time and headed up to meet F & D in Playa Hermosa (there are at least 3 Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica – really, how can anyone keep these things straight?) but we were at the one by Playas del Coco. Playa Hermosa and the surrounding area seems to have experienced some development over the last few years with lots of big houses over looking the bays. F found one of these beautiful houses for rent with a pool overlooking the ocean; it was the perfect location for some bird watching, especially since the birds liked to bathe in the pool. In fact we (well at least Landin and I) spent many hours bird watching in the pool.
From our house in Playa Hermosa, we ventured out to Tenerio National Park to explore Rio Celeste and the “Blue Waterfall and Lagoon”. The sulphur from the volcano turns the water the lightest color of blue; I definitely think I have a new computer screen image! The following day, We split the group up with some of us venturing to the 4 Seasons Resort for lunch and some pampering while the others got in some dive time. Later that afternoon we drove down to Playa Grande catching the most beautiful sunset yet (at least from my perspective)!
After our 3 nights in Playa Hermosa, we drove down to Dominical for our second house rental (another extremely beautiful view of the ocean from the pool). From here we caught a boat to Corcovado National Park to see wildlife – for which there were plenty, including 3 different types of monkeys, a sloth, tucans, and a trogon! We were thoroughly soaked from rain in the rainforest, and searched hard for a tapir but only came up with a foot print (still super awesome!). We finished the day with a waterfall slide and the most delicious comida typicio dinner cooked for us by the rental house’s chef. Our last day in the area included a fancy zip line with an up-side-down rope drop and tarzan swing.
I did manage to see 30 different animals and 30 different birds over the course of 24 daylight hours for my birthday… definitely was the best way to say goodbye to the 20’s and welcome in the next decade!
Sister picture, one item on my list of to does on the bday
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