Bidding Lapa Rios farewll

Some of the front desk staff

Some of the wait staff, Roger and Jeffrey

Management/office staff

Me and Jose Paulo my surf buddy

Teresa and Jose, Teresa leaves for Santa Theresa tomorrow

It has been a wonderful stay here at Lapa Rios, and I am determined to return someday. Though there are so many other places that I would like to visit, I will leave part of my heart here amongst the animals and the people here on the Oso Peninsula. It was an interesting sunrise this morning, kind of a solemn moment, usually the sun arises bright and strong, this morning, it is hiding in the dark clouds, almost sad that I'm leaving, just enough to wake me up, but not enough to want to stir me too quickly. Keeping it cool enough for me to just enjoy the hummingbirds and the sounds of the birds in the trees and the howler monkey's in the distance. I was restless last night, did not sleep as heavy as I did in previous nights. My legs are eaten up my who knows what, not even mosquitos, probably sand fleas or something, but they are itchy and driving me crazy.

Grievin, is my lifesaver, my new friend!

actually visited the local bar, mostly transplanted american

Me and Grievin sharing a beer! Salud!

Gosh, its so beautiful out here!

Yesterday was great, Jose took me surfing, with his little 6'4' short-board, which I paddled okay, but man, just could not catch a wave. Yesterday, was definitely a long board day, but couldn't find a decent long board to rent so just rode the 6'4". I did not feel too bad though because Jose, probably only caught 3 waves himself on his 5'8" board. We surfed with a group of about 8 people at Mata Paolo, 3 of which were from Hawaii NS and Maui. They were snagging all the waves on their rented Long-boards. Waves are small again today, I was going to go out, but my airport shuttle leaves at 10 am, so I might just be satisfied with taking a dip in the pool instead, then breakfast.

The afternoon, I spent with Grievin, we went to go get a beer at the only local bar here in this area, never been there before, just talked. The young people here are quite accomplished for their age, very impressive, Grievin has been with Lapa Rios for about 6 years, but owns about 3 Hectors of property, a farm somewhere near Puerto Jimenez. Funny, he was born in 1983, the same year that I graduated High School. Man, I'm getting old. I feel very fortunate that I have had the staff to myself for a first 3 days I was here, because the Hotel is starting to get very busy, now they have to be on their "customer service" game. LOL not that they weren't with me, but you can tell the difference, cuz I'm very relaxed where as many of the visitors who come here are a bit, well, more proper-type, if you know what I mean. Grievin and I went for a moonlight swim, with the Pelicans last night it was 3/4 moon. Lots of fish jumping and some big ones too. No wonder the birds were having a feeding frenzie. Quite a beautiful sight.

It was nice to spend some time with Vanessa and Austin this trip. They are very nice people and we had a great time together. Theresa, from Cornell, will be on her way to Santa Teresa soon, to a new property. Maybe someday, I can come back and do something similar, I told them they should have a massage therapist on staff at all times here on property. Having to phone someone in Puerto Jimenez 48 hours advance (maybe) is too long for people to have to plan ahead in a place like this.  We'll see what happens. LOL I wouldn't mind coming back here to do that for a month.

Some of the staff farewells! Asta Luego mes Amis!

Grievin and Alyssa, she just started at Lapa Rios