2010 Costa Rica Immersion A

July 22nd, 2010 | 2010 Costa Rica Immersion A, Blog

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It was inevitable for our goodbyes to be hard given that our amazing memories were all too easy to make!  Pueblo Nuevo inspired us, tested us, and transformed us with their humility, affection, and hospitality.  We will be forever thankful!  After infinite hugs, a few tears, and several attempts to pull away, all 17 of us made it on to the bus, happy and excited for new adventures in Monteverde!

That said, we asked for adventure, and ADVENTURE is what we got. The second we stepped foot in Monteverde, we were literally airlifted up into the high canopy jungle, zipped along on 11 cables through vast primary forest and over clouds, our screams and laughter filled with adrenaline!  We ended the canopy tour with the Rope Swing, yelling at the top of our lungs like Janes and Tarzans of the jungle!  Flying over the most bio-diverse landscape in all of Costa Rica was absolutely priceless and just the beginning of our extreme sport rollercoaster.

After trekking through the Santa Elena National Reserve and spotting hummingbirds, tarantula burrows, and the most varied array of insects and birds, we spotted the ever-elusive quetzal.  The good luck we carried with us from Pura Suerta where we saw a sloth on the ground, followed us to Monteverde!  From Monteverde to the Paquare river, the fun and adrenaline came with us as well!

It was at the Paquare Lodge where we rested in the sun after a short one hour rafting trip on the winding river that led straight to the Lodge.  After a delicious lunch, Michael, Helaina, Alec, Sam, Meghan, and A-Rod, trekked with the guides to a hidden waterfall in the dense jungle.  There, we painted our faces with mud, played cowboys and Indians, and swam in the refreshing water!  We spent the afternoon touring the grounds, swimming in the luxury suites, and hiking and exploring all we could!  Before we knew it, we were dinning under a canopy of stars, feasting on caprese salads, macadamia encrusted tilapia, beef tenderloin in porcini sauce, and pineapple flambé!  The night was magnificent!

The next morning we all awoke to the sound of the river calling our names!  Rapid after rapid, we winded down the river.  Britney and Ben’s raft chanted the rhymes while Malia and Hayley’s raft pounded out the beats using their paddles!  With our energy levels soaring, we swept through the river and no one was spared a soaking!  We reached San Jose wishing we had the month to do over again!

Once in San Jose, our time was bitter-sweet.  We had an amazing dinner at Café Mundo, a hot-spot restaurant in the heart of San Jose.   The night did not end, as many attempted to stay up all night to make the best of the last few hours together!  We avoided goodbyes by keeping the good times rolling until the clock struck 4am and Santiago rolled up one last time in our never-to-be-forgotten “buseta.”  As said before, goodbyes are always hard, but with these invaluable memories we now have to treasure forever, the PURA VIDA of Costa Rica too easily transformed us all and will remain a part of us until we return and meet again!

We miss you all already!!!

David and Fernanda