SO lovely to leave an ice-storm behind, in British Columbia and wake to the wonderful sounds mentioned above! We'd been looking forward to our second trip to Costa Rica for months, 'though my husband was concerned about returning in 'high season', as neither of us is fond of hoardes of tourists ! After a little research, I found the small fishing village of Brasilito & we spent 10 marvellous days there. The simple hotel was in the jungle, right beside the beach, with views of the ocean from the open restaurant. Our room was reminiscent of Colonial days ~ ceiling fan, creaky wood floors & heavy furniture....and we loved it ! Great price, too. The beach was virtually deserted every day, especially the farther north we walked.... and having the waves to ourselves felt great. There
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