Monthly Archives: January 2013

We thought we would get up earlier this morning, and walk down the beach to the rocky point before it got hot, but we slept in.  We did walk there however, but the tide was in so that we weren’t … Continue reading →

We didn’t get going too quickly this morning, starting with a trip to the bank.  The bank had an interesting security system.  First they had a guard outside, who told you to take off your hat.  Then you had to … Continue reading →

Another day, another beautiful beach, and another very warm and wonderful day.  After breakfast at the German Bakery, where we also bought a large pumpernickel bun for lunch, some cinnamon buns for an afternoon snack, and cheese and cookies, we … Continue reading →

We checked out of Hotel Brasiito this morning, and took a taxi with our driver Herman to Samara.  Along the way though we stopped at Santa Cruz to buy a watch.  Since Herman spoke no English, we used a combination … Continue reading →

It was very warm today, close to 35 C, so we enjoyed our final day on the beach.  Playa Conchal has a reputation as one of the nicest beaches in Costa Rica, and though we have nothing to compare it … Continue reading →

Once again today we spent most of the day on Playa Conchal.  First though this morning we walked around the town of Brasilito.  It is not very big, but we went a total of 2km in the morning heat.  We … Continue reading →

It was a beautiful day.  In the morning, after breakfast, we walked to Conchal Beach and tried snorkelling at the point.  The tide was out so the rocks were quite exposed.  We swam out but could not see anything as … Continue reading →

It is our first day in Costa Rica.  We left Saskatoon yesterday afternoon, flew to Calgary, and then on to Toronto where we stayed overnight.  This morning it was very foggy as we took the shuttle van to the airport, … Continue reading →