See Doing

Well a week at the beach will definitely calm a girl down into the relaxation zone. It's pretty amazing how quickly you can unwind given the right environment. Palm tree lined coves. Lots of tropical greens and bright colors. BEACH VACATION. Costa Rica is quite affordable too. There's a backpacker place - Rocking J's - that's covered in broken tiles, and it's only $5.00/night for a hammock. My friend said she slept really well and didn't get eaten by mossies. I moved to Agapi's nearby for $20/night because I wanted to feel like I'm on vacation and not backpacking. I had my own bathroom, and they cleaned the room everyday, there was a pool and sort of jacuzzi and a nice space for doing yoga. It's under rennovation so that's why the room there was discounted. Ah beach vacation! Pura Vida!

Also when you travel, suddenly things get clearer. Like insights you might have lost or didn't know get revealed.

some highlights

1. it took a day and a half to get to tropical beach paradise. it was worth it. including the four hour bus ride through rainforrest covered mountains, mini waterfalls, and banana plantations.

2. remembering what it means to really RELAX, on a beach, at night, with a full moon!!!! (despite trying to build in selfcare at home, there is nothing quite like a vacation)

3. meet new friends, try surfing, hear about new places you've never been, get inspired

4. have fun, play with crayons, make others color too

5. learn more spanish

6. listen to the waves crashing over and over and over

7. internet is slower here at the moment so i can't upload the photo, but here's a super cute sloth video i managed to get on youtube...