In 2016 before I kinda forgot my blog existed, I promised pictures from my upcoming trip to Costa Rica. I’ve actually traveled to Costa Rica twice now, both trips hosted by my friend Rick. Both trips were a blast. White water rafting, skydiving, zip lining, riding horses on the beach and in the mountains, volcanic springs, black sand beaches… Costa Rica is simply wonderful. Maybe some day I’ll write about it in more detail. For now, here are some pics!
Having a drink on the beach & rocking a newly hand-woven palm leaf hat.Our first big adventure was white water rafting in the jungle.Negotiating a bottle neck while rafting.Taking break from the rapids to have a relaxing float.Then we went skydiving. Pura Vida!View of Manuel Antonio from low altitude.The mixture of fear and excitement from the realization that one is about to exit an airplane at 7,500 ft altitude.Under canopy above Costa Rica, taking in the view.We rode buggies up a mountain to reach this restaurant. It was shrouded in mist, definitely one of the coolest ambiances I’ve dined in.Mountain top restaurant, surrounded by clouds.View of the road we took up the mountain.The rusted remains of a failed hotel development outside of Jaco.A tour guide who took us from the beach into the jungle on horses. It was a scenic, leisurely ride.View from a cafe in Manuel Antonio, I can’t remember it’s name.Another horse ride, this time in the mountains (hence the headgear).A water fall in the mountains outside of La Fortuna.Closer view of the waterfall. That was a fun swim!Taking a stroll through La Fortuna.Amazing artworks for sale in La Fortuna.Ryan and I with the Arenal volcano behind us.Another shot of the Arenal volcano.The Florida Restaurant, a little spot tucked away in the mountains that offers great coffee and fresh sugar cane.The Florida RestaurantZip lining in the mountains, tons of fun!Incredible views while zip lining.Obligatory selfie while waiting my turn for the zip line.The sun sets on a wonderful day and makes way for a fun night.
