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.

Our Trip to Costa Rica

Bryan and I felt so fortunate to be able to get away this Thanksgiving. 

We are in a busy and stressful season in our lives and so it was perfect to take a vacation--and an incredible one at that!

This is Villa Costa Mar--an awesome vacation home. You can see all  their pictures on their Facebook page here. This place is perfect for a large family or group to take a vacation. And the house comes with breakfast, lunch, and dinner on their beautiful patio, yumm-oh drinks served all day, and your own tour guide that will take you to the best locations. Every time I go, I seriously think it's the best vacation I've ever had. 

 

They just added a bocce ball court and putting green, which overlooks the beautiful Pacific. 

And I can't even express how awesome this view is!