SCENES FROM SOUTH AMERICA - SERIES #18 (PART 1)

"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing."-  Pieology

Buenos Dias from Puntarenas, Costa Rica! What a beautiful day to be here! Our first visit to this beautiful country was in 2005 via Panama Canal w/ Regal Princess. Eight years later, it's still exciting to be back the second time. Costa Rica is a tropical beauty w/ endless  sights to see.

 

The Grand Princess Docked At The Port Of Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

 

At The Port Of Puntarenas W/ Grand Princess At The Background.

 

First time visit to Costa Rica, we opted for a tour to San Jose, the capital. This time we wanted to explore Puntarenas w/ Shore Excursions.  We booked our private tour, w/ only a couple instead of going w/ Princess Cruise land tours in a loaded bus. Beyond the city's immediate borders lies a world of lust rain forests, endangered species and exciting outdoor activities waiting for us.

                                Rhod At Hotel Villa Lapas Reception Area

  

We Stopped Here For Garden & Art Tours. The Lobby Of Hotel Villa Lapas Is Very Nicely Decorated With  Authentic Costa Rican Furnishings.

 

For Us Traveling Sounds The Same Like Playing. Traveling Implies Physical Outdoor Activity, With Sole Aim Of Diversion Or Amusement. I Am Here At The Emerald Bridge Leading To The Pura Vida Garden.

Rhod At The Pura Vida Garden. A Lovely Garden That Is Dotted W/ Lush Rain forest,  White Chapel, Archway, Gazebo, Fountain, Pool, Etc.

                 Rhod Amusingly Playing W/ This Friendly Iguana

                               Lovely Archway Leading To the Garden

 

Ebb Posing In Front Of The Simple Gazebo. A Nice Place For Fashionista.

                                

 Rhod W/ White Chapel On the Background. A Solitary Place For Meditation.

 

 A Very Decorative Old Fashioned Water Fountain. Reminds Me Of Jesus As The "Living Water."

 

                                          A Simple And Serene Pool

           A Nice Kiva (Fireplace) For Cold Evenings & Winter Nights. 

Lush Rain forest With All Shades And Hues Of The "GREEN" Spectrum. How Lovely To Behold All Those Beautiful Looking Kind Of Leaves.  

 A Welcoming Dining Area W/ Two Archaeological Statues. Here We Took A Break. Treated To Delicious, Sweet , Cold, And Colorful Fresh Fruits Such As Watermelon, Papaya And Pineapple.

 At The Entrance To Sta. Lucia Villa Artesanal Arts And Crafts Village

 

Very Colorful Posts Of The Craft Building. Some Handmade  Jewelries Are Very Affordable. Bought 3 Native Necklaces for Just $5.00 each.

 

 Ebb Sitting Pretty On This Colorful And Handcrafted Costa Rican Bench

 

Rhod On His Favorite Rocking Chair. C'mon Lets Go! Break Time Over. More Tours To Do.

 

Rhod Playing W/ A New Toy, A Sexy Wooden Orange Spanish Lady. It's True...."That Work, Work Makes One A Dull Guy." Look......Rhod Is All Smile! Oh What Fun! To Have A New Orangerie Playmate Although Not A Playboy Kind. Ha! Ha!

Adios! Please Watch Part 2 Of  Our Costa Rica Trip.