Holiday in the Vineyard

Back where Bryan and I both grew up, they have something called Holiday in the Vineyard, where all the wineries in the area showcase their tasting rooms. All the leaves were vibrant, which makes it perfect to snap a few shots.

Bryan found a tractor. He has radar for them.

 

I'm terrified of heights...

But Bryan isn't. Hence, the zipping around at terrifying heights.

Monteverde

In Newsweek's 100 Places to Remember Before They Disappear, this place landed at number 14. It's one of the few Cloud Forests our world has left. This is the reason why Bryan and I both felt this was one of the most precious things we've ever experienced. Everywhere you look there is life abounding, which makes Bryan [the plant enthusiast] overwhelmed with excitement. There are 500 species of just orchids alone. 

Birthday Boy

After Deep Sea fishing, we came back to the villa to find the dinner table decorated for Bryan's birthday =)

 

Dinner was full of laughter and yummy food.
Francisco and Pablo sang for Bryan,
while Noel tried to teach him how to play the bass made from a bucket.



And what would a celebration of Bryan be without fireworks.
In Costa Rica, close to Christmas, you can get the real deal kind of fireworks.
Below are pictures of Bryan and I lighting off roman candles--all of those fireworks were shot from our hands. Reason #862 why The Rica is AWESOME.

Fishin' in the Deep

We caught nothing, 

but the day was still stellar seeing as it was B's birthday. 

Lots of sunshine, a bit of seasickness [on my part], 

and tons of practice fishing 

[darn fish kept getting off!] 

These are my parents. Aren't they cute? I think so.