Back in December, when my friends Sara and Michelle were visiting - the morning I drove them to Herradura to catch the water taxi for Montezuma, Desirae was with me. After the girls left, we had a little time before we needed to get back to EO. I asked Des if she had ever seen The Marriott Resort at Los Suenos. She had not.....neither had I. Now was the time to check it out.
Los Suenos is probably the most beautiful, expensive marina between Mexico and Panama City. I have been fortunate to have been deep sea fishing on several boats ranging from a classic old 32ft fishing boat to a 70 foot super yacht.
I had no expectations, just wanted to see the resort. I should have known - it was breathtakingly beautiful. We checked out the hotel, the pool area, the golf course, a gift shop and convenience store. This was the beginning of the holiday season and this little unexpected side trip was a pleasant way to experience how those with money enjoy their holidays. I will probably never get to stay there but if you have money.....I highly recommend this very tropical classy resort.
Pura Vida
Several days ago Brett invited me to go surfing in Este with him and Doug. While we were there Legend and Joe show up. It has been relatively calm and even tho I really don't like beach breaks I was happy to be invited to go somewhere else - even if it is just down the beach aways. When we got there, sure enough - manageable - I was even excited to be going out somewhere different than my usual.
At first it seem just fine and then.....bigger waves started rolling in. And then.....even bigger waves. At one point I saw Brett flying across the face of a wave with spray over his head....seriously! So there I am - once again - big waves for me and of course here comes a huge one. I did what I often do - decide whether I go for it - or die :) I chose to go. Within seconds I found myself looking down the face of what seems a giant wave and it is rolling over me because I am too damn slow to get up and catch it. She caught me big time and slammed me to the bottom! Plus, that was just the beginning - she slammed me 2 more times!
All I could think was I needed to get out. Once she let me go, it was easy to get in as the beach was not very far. Over my shoulder I saw Brett coming out also and I knew....he was worried and checking on me.
I hate to admit this but as I sat on the beach I thought "You are getting way to f*%#* ing old to be doing this.........." and I truly hate that thought - but it is true. If I had to rate this wipeout it would be in my top 3 and I have had some spectacular ones thru the few years I have been trying to learn how to surf.
On the other hand....I had a great time, I wasn't afraid, I was glad I went. 5 days later my neck is still jacked but recovering :)
Living the life in Costa Rica!!!!!
Pura Vida
Every once in awhile I NEED to find sea glass. Yesterday evening she was calling. So....First thing, I went down to the surf shop and borrowed my walking partner - Oscarina. She is easy to hang with and a delight to have around. On the way we found Elizabeth exercising her horse Millenio. Once at "the spot" it was just Oscarina and me. I have no idea how long I was there....that is the beauty of searching for the glass. On the way back we stopped to check out some unique tide pools while a Yellow Throated Tiger Heron watched from high above. The simple pleasures of living in paradise :)
Pura Vida
