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Lounging around talking and sipping down a few rum and cokes, wine or Pilsen with our hospitable host conrad made the 4 day stay at Vista Serena Calming and tranquil. Last night we headed down to the Reserve for Disco party night Chaos Absoulute Chaos but a fun time none the less.... read more
De Aye Ya Oh! Di So Cas So!
The View


Buenos Dias everyone! So after a week of intensive studying in Heredia it was about time I went to see other parts of the country, and what could be better than a weekend by the beach?!!! So after our exam testing our Spanish level, 6 of us and "tour guide" Gerry (a Costa Rican, aka "Tico") set off for Manuel Antonio, a beach resort/national park on the Pacific Coast. We stopped off at a bridge on the way where we saw about 20 crocodiles just lazing on their little island under the bridge!! (See the pictures.)We arrived at our sweet little hotel "Los Almendros" around 5pm and went straight to the beach which was a 3 minute walk away. The sea water was nice and warm and the waves were huge, there were several surfers which ... read more
Alex & Bambi
Playa Manuel Antonio
Iguana


Hello again! It´s Monday again and I´m back at school. I think I managed to thoroughly frustrate my teacher today - she doesn´t speak a lick of English, and I didn´t understand much of what she said in Spanish, so this morning was interesting. Hopefully the rest of the week is better. More importantly, however, was my trip to the beach this weekend! (Just kidding Mom and Dad). This weekend I went to Manuel Antonio National Park, which is on the central Pacific coast. I´ve never seen the ocean look blue - it was stunning! My friend Scott (housemate) went with me, and we took the bus. Next time I take the bus I plan on sedating myself first - driving through the mountains on a bus full of Ticos is a nail-biting experience. On the ... read more




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