Paradise ........found at Last....

Returning from a week of daily delight in Costa Rica.....along with, Dockie & Annie P., Ray & Betty, and Charlie and I.....makes me sad that I don't live there!....
Tasting Shangri-La is an experience I will always remember....
Ray's son, Donnie, said it perfectly last year when he encouraged

his Dad to go for a visit....

as a result, we became part of that encouraged dream....
Don said, and I quote...."Costa Rica was as wonderful as I could have ever imagined. It is a fairy land of deep blue seas, mountains,

rain forests, volcanoes and pristine landscapes.

The cost of living is very inexpensive and the people are

free, happy, friendly and beautiful.

I climbed mountains, swam in beautiful oceans, saw 16 ft. long crocodiles, Capuchin monkeys, Quetzal birds, giant toads, heard a Volcano speak..

I highly recommend a trip to this beautiful, free and safe paradise..."
In addition to what Don did,

we experienced many stunning waterfalls,

had a small earthquake tremor our first night, went horseback riding on the beach and swam in hot springs of every degree....

But most of all.....we 'fell in love' with the people...

they are so respectful and helpful and live in peace

with their private Garden of Eden.

As caretakers of their nature reserve,

they are truly professional

and it was a genuine delight to have them share it with us.
My heart felt very much at home there....

and I hope to return some day....
Pura Vita.....is true!

***Click on pictures to enlarge for better viewing...especially the Boa!

By the way, we changed hotels every night for 7 nights and had glorious fresh fruit breakfasts plus full buffets of other food as well....

Their food was.....not 'fast food' ...everything was

fresh cooked upon ordering....there is a difference in taste!