A Costa Rican Honeymoon

After the wedding we were definitely in need of some rest and relaxation. And we had been dying to break in our passports so we jetted off to Costa Rica. We definitely rested and relaxed and found time for a little adventure...

One of the things that took center stage on our trip was dining... We went to some very cool places for meals, tested out the local snack foods, and of course had to have a pizza night. We had tons of fruit but little for vegetables. Dan's drinks for the trip were Mojito's and their local beer, Pilsen. Mine were Lime or Pineapple Daiquiris or Coca Cola Light.

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The various modes of travel added in the adventure aspect of the vacation. From sitting on a plane on the tarmac in Miami to driving up 4WD only, clay roads in the rain with no idea what the road name was (I don't think they have names personally). To getting weighed before boarding a small turbo-prop plane and waiting for the cattle to cross the road. To discovering that in Costa Rica "No Paseo" is not a phrase you want to hear and that temporary bridges can be very scary... Good thing my husband is an excellent driver!

Costa Rica is of course an ecological wonderland... We saw some pretty cool animals like a toucan, scary spiders, an active volcano, and just amazing vistas of forests and interesting plants... I even got to watch a monkey play in a tree while I sat on the terrace sipping my morning coffee!

And of course, just had good ole quality couple time! We hung out at the beach, played at the pool, did a little hiking, checked out a butterfly farm, goofed around at dinner, and just enjoyed traveling together... and being able to spend time together that wasn't filled with wedding projects/errands!

We primarily stayed on the Pacific Coast in the towns of Tamarindo, Quepos/ Manuel Antonio, and Herradura with a detour to Arenal. While we were definitely ready to come home, it was a fantastic trip filled with many amazing memories.

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