Our first day in Costa Rica! So, the sun comes up at about 5:30, and being an hour behind Chicago time, I'm up at 6 am. But, it reminds me that this is my favorite time of vacation...sitting on the porch, drinking my coffee (pre-programmed the night before), and figuring out (a) how much we've spent so far and (b) what our travel budget is. Rafael from the tour company came by last night, and we've got the majority of our week planned. Today is surfing for the girls in Playa Grande (arranged in advance), but he's sold us on three trips: Monday will be a river cruise to spot wildlife (which appeals to Mike much more than a river rafting trip), Tuesday will be an all-day to Marivalle vocano (including hiking, suspension bridges, mud baths,
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