The last three days we were in Puerto Viejo for the vacation
part of the trip. Puerto Viejo was beautiful! Our hotel was really relaxing and
I have never felt so great in a hammock. We spent time going to the local
clubs, the beaches, and restaurants. Although I absolutely loved Puerto Viejo,
it definitely was completely tourists. The town had no native people or culture
that defined it. It seemed like a lost island that people from all over the
world came to for vacation. It made it kind of eerie, but it was also fun
meeting people from all over the world! We also got the chance to go zip
lining, which is something I missed out on last time I came to Costa Rica, so
I’m really glad I got the chance to check that off of the adventurous things
I’ve done! Hopefully next summer will be bungee jumping, which we never ended
up doing here in Costa Rica. Relaxing in the ocean and lying on the beach was
just the perfect way to relax and start the summer off on the right note.
Although some really crazy things happened at the club the second night, the
overall nightlife experience was really great. We all had a great time dancing
and since the bar/dance club was right on the beach, you could look out and see
the waves. One thing I kept noticing when we were at Puerto Viejo was the “pura
vida” signs. Pier, the really nice host at the hotel also said goodbye to all
of us by sing pura vida. Pura Vida is a saying that they use in Costa Rica to
basically celebrate life and show their appreciation for life. I love the
saying because it seems so calm and peaceful, just like the people of Costa
Rica. I love that the people are so much more relaxed here in Costa Rica
because then time goes by slower and you are able to take in each moment. So as
we move on to Cariari and work at the rural area clinic, I leave these beach
days hoping for a pura vida.
Quote of these last three days: “We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and
adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek
them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharial Nehru
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