Debbie's Birthday

Friday was the big day and after having been to the waterfall the day before I made the executive decision Debbie was going to have fun on her birthday no matter how much work she had.  Sometimes pulling her away from her mortgage business that she is fortunate to be able to run while in CR, is difficult.  But - it was her birthday!  So, the day before after the ATV trip and while surfing in the evening.....I asked Bob if he could take us in his new car up to the waterfall I had just been to.  Bob's Suzuki is new to him and he has been wanting to do a big adventure.  This was his opportunity - taking the wild crazy road cross country - as Des and I had done the day before - all the way to the waterfall.

Pepper has been living with me since January 1st and while eating breakfast I asked her if she would like to join us.  She was in!

The drive up was full of wonder.  None of the 3 had ever been on this trail or up to this waterfall.  Nothing I love more than sharing something amazing and beautiful for the first time.  On the way back we stopped at my favorite bar/restaurant where all 4 of us shared the same meal - a costa rica typical plate of fresh fish - this being dorada aka maui maui, rice, black beans, salad, plantain, cold beer - yummmmmm!

Then the trip back.  Rather than take the public road, Bob opted for the trail again.  This time he was fully aware of what to expect.  A rocky, mountain dirt road just wide enough for one vehicle.  At one point there is a very steep hill.  This was where mild manner Bob became wild cross country driver extraordinar :)  He gunned it and up we went - at the top - he just keep going.  We were now flying past the trees, the hills, the old cemetery, the cows - all the while - Debbie, Pepper and I bouncing around the car - totally out of control - laughing hysterically!

Debbie had told me she wanted to celebrate her birthday night at the Shake Bar and Restaurant right here in Esterillos.  A few days prior she had told the bartender Gustavo she would be there Friday night.  What she didn't know was I sent an e-mail inviting everyone in town - and - everyone showed up.  Deborah brought a huge delicious cake.  I asked Alejandro to get Debbie started with the first dance and from there.....the party was on.  An awesome evening had by all.

Debbie - May you have many, many more birthdays such as this with your friends here in EO!

Pura Vida