August 17, 2013 / Farewell, Costa Rica

Saturday, we left bright and early at 5:30 am to SJO airport. It was only a 2 ½ hour ride, but the planners insisted on giving 3 ½ hours to be safe. That was good in a way – we got to enjoy the traditional rice & bean for breakfast on our way to the airport at another Costa Rican dhaba. After dishing out a hefty $29 per person in departure tax at SJO airport, we were ready to head home.

It was a memorable trip – Costa Rica is a beautiful and colorful country (though predominantly green :), with friendly folks (except that one person who stole my money), with rich bio-diversity, very aware ecologically and eco-friendly and with their people generally happy with life.

Costa Ricans call their way of living Pura Vida which translates to Pure Life. Pura Vida, Costa Rica! Thank you for a memorable 50th birthday and a wonderful week!