The Story of guy and gal!

Nearly a month since we arrived and as mentioned we have toured again........extensively.  Our hearts are warmed by the friends that we are making and the many options that we have but down deep we still have the spirit of adventure that is not completely sated.  You know that we are folks that truly believe that everything happens for a reason:  early this morning after being away from the computer I quietly turned it on tyring not to wake up the Captain or the rest of the house.  Immediately the Skype tones were ringing and there was S/V Sea Turtle, our friends Jordon and Judy who we last heard were in Easter Island.

Nearly a month since we arrived in Atenas, Costa Rica and nearly have toured the entire country once again........actually the third time and still lovín it.  The last few days have found us lounging and catching our breaths.  It has been fantastic to tour around and be part of the typical Tico lifestyle; learning not only the language but the ways and traditions of these fine fine folks. A simple life is what we continue to aspire to and what continues to entice us to continue this adventura we call living.  We are pretty relaxed!!!! Just mentioned to Claes this morning over a cup of cafe negra......we are both drinking our coffee black these days....such a great taste we dont miss the milk... that I have no traces of stress in my life this season.   We are blessed. Today we walked to the Centro and after a few inquires and walking in a complete circle we found the Americano  Kays Panaria, where we met my sister in law Isabells' brother  John who ...

WHAT A YEAR IT HAS BEEN!  and what a year we are looking at from here!  From all the emails, Facebook entries and Skype calls it appears that many of  us are on the same page:  recharge, refocus  and realize what a great year we had.