Spezzano's Visit

What is a vacation without a little tampon poker (picture shown)? I guess that is what you do when it is raining cats and dogs and you just can't find that canopy tour...


After several days in Bagaces, observing 'real life' we were off to Volcan Arenal. Little did we know it was waiting for us to erupt and send a thick cloud of smoke out the top...several times (picture shown). We had a front row view seeing our hotel offered a huge picture window looking out to the Volcano all night long. I am not sure if it was the wine or nerves but the whole experience brings new meaning to ignorance is bliss. The next morning we headed out to climb to the lookout point and were caught in the heaviest rain I've experienced yet. Seriously, I might as well have showered with my clothes on. After a mildly inappropriate display of nudity in the parking lot we were back to Bagaces.


The next day we headed off to Playa Conchal. Just enough time for a quick dip and then we high-tailed it out of there as the rain moved in but not before loosing my love bracelet. That night we were happily surprised to learn there were fiestas in Playa Brazillito (picture shown). Excited for my friends to partake in a traditional bull riding fiesta, I did not account or the drunken foreigner that would enter the ring and get tossed around by a bull. After settling our nerves and convincing ourselves he was ok we called it a night. The next day we headed back to Playa Conchal and I got the luxury of taking Cristian on his first snorkeling adventure. Priceless.


The next day me, Lisa and Pete were off to Playa Grande (picture shown). We scored a $45 room (that slept 10) and we were so pleased to learn their was a pool and the beach was a short walk from the hotel. Red and Green lights lit the grounds as night drew closer to protect the turtles that come ashore to lay eggs. Unfortunately, it was the wrong time of year but after Pete vowed to "bring his kids back some day" I knew we'd see it another time. After some beers, a few games of Rummy and the most amazing Ahi tuna the trip was coming to an end.

A relaxing, yet eventful 8 days with three of my favorite people. I couldn't have planned a better vacation. I am so lucky to have such neat people in my life. Thanks, Spezzano's for your generosity. I hope you saw enough to plan a second trip. Me, Buey and the Gallo Pinto will be waiting for you!

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