As evening aproached we drove into Quepos, the nearest town. We found our way to the oceanside just in time for the sunset.
Oceanside Sunset
The Dog Whisperer
Maya befriends another midget dog which we met on our walk.
Reluctant Subjects
Everyone was thrilled (not) when I suggested a family portrait. Tough to get a great image with just one try but I am still happy that we got this shot.
Parrot Sentry
As we left for an evening stroll we spotted this parrot above our entryway.
Condo Mints
I chose to do a little photography and found each of these growing within a few feet of our condo.
Sibling Tower
Maya and Nico opted for the swimming pool.
Chilling Out
Today we decided to just chill out. Kyle and Jeanine opted for the beach.
Future Inspiration
Jeanine requested a photo of her salad for future inspiration. The food was excellent and everyone enjoyed the experience thoroughly.
Ocean Dining
For dinner we locate a nice restaurant overlooking the ocean. At 6 PM we are the first to arrive but by the time we left at 8 PM the place was packed.
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Tropical Pool
It takes little time for the kids to discover the pool and the setting could not be more serene.
Squirrel Monkeys
A troop of squirrel monkeys would visit our condo daily. They would either fourage through the trees for food or lounge about for siesta.
Manuel Antonio
We arrive in Manuel Antonio where we will spend five nights in a rented cando. Our SUV fares well on the treacherous roads where it is not uncommon to encounter a portion of the highway collapsed into a ravine or to cross a 100 year old steel bridge with enough holes in it to clearly see the river below. Seriously, driving in Costa Rica is not for the timid.
Scarlet Macaws
Today we travel from the mountains to the Pacific coast. The drive consumes the better part of the day as we traverse the serpentine roads through rain and dense fog. Our efforts are rewarded when we reach the ocean where it is sunny, warm, and teaming with wildlife. We discovered several pairs of Scarlet Macaws just south of Jaco.
Horse Girls
While the boys were rapelling, Jeanine and Maya were horseback riding. Apparently this was much more enjoyable for daughter than mother who reported that her horse was naughty.