Monthly Archives: December 2008

Local Artwork

After returning from the canopy tour we spent some time shopping by the beach in Manuel Antonio. In addition to the standard tourist fare, we discovered many beautiful objects fashioned by local artists.

Foosball Finale

The tour ended with a snack and time to relax. Maya made friends with Andreas, the little girl on her left, and we had a chance to get to know her family from Mexico City.

Lost in the Trees

It is difficult to describe the feeling of flying through the air above and through the tree tops. It is absolutely exhilirating. Click on this photo and try and find Kyle at the beginning of this nearly quarter mile run.

Brave Maya

Maya was her usual fearless self. By squeezing the line with her gloved right hand Maya controls her speed. If you fail to apply the brakes carefully you can hit the end of the line with enough speed to do a flip, a theory I validated myself.

Crutches In Tow

Nicolai used a chest harness in addition to the regular one and travelled through the air with his crutches strapped to his side allowing him to get around when he reached the landing platform.

Zip Lining

This afternoon we geared up for a canopy tour (zip line) of the rain forest.

Afternoon Delight

I don’t know what these are, but I have a pretty good idea of what they are doing. Their complete distraction afforded me an opportunity to get a nice close up. I found them while walking through the garden surrounding our condo.

Idylic Setting

The combination of lush vegetation, massive rock out crops, luxurious sand and turquoise water made this an idylic place to spend the afternoon. Kyle has announced his intention to move to Cota Rica. I may go with him.

Time for Egress

 As the tide came in it became necessary to leave our beach or risk being stranded there until the next low tide.

Team Effort

Maya attempts to block the incoming surf while her brothers construct a pool with a surrounding wave breaker.