Travel with me: Costa Rica, Pura Vida!

in #travel7 years ago

It's been almost two years since my visit to Costa Rica, but It was indeed a week that I will never forget. It was a vacation like no other, full of adventures such as: zip lining, white water rafting, "ATV-ing" through the jungle walks on the beach and plenty of beautiful scenery every direction you turn. However, there is one thing Costa Ricans have that is perhaps one of the most underrated envies of the world: their way of life. "Pura Vida!" Simply translated "pure life."

"Pura Vida" is not just something they say (and they say it a lot) I mean a whole lot! At least from my experience.

Examples:
How are you? "pura vida"
How are you feeling? "pura vida"
Thanks for helping! "pura vida"

You get the gist of it: What I've learned is from Costa Rica is that "pura vida" is their way of life…it's an essential part of their lives…living a life free from the stressors of the outside world, uncluttered, clean, simple, beautiful and yes…Pure! It's something that I believe can most people in the world could relate to, that desire of freedom, peace, serenity…After one week in Costa Rica I was a believer in the "pura vida" way of life. Sometimes simplicity is best!
Below are some pictures from our beautiful vacation!

The weather is perfect year around: unless you get the rain season.

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The view from the hotel
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Captured this stunning shot of the light house in the sunset.
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Hubby and I ziplining: will post a vlog on this one later!
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Another one of us
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White water rafting
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Another stunning sunset pic
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And my favorite! The heart flower!!! This was at a dinner meet up in the garden.
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Thanks for joining me on this adventure...if you like the content be sure to follow, comment and upvote!
And live the "pura vida!"

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Whitewater raftiiiiing!!!! One of my favorite things to do. Fun read.

Yep it sure was fun! Thanks for the support @genexrev!

Awesome pictures! I always wanted to try rafting but I'm kind of afraid of water :(

It's a fun adventure. You really should try it...It would be great for your travel adventures.

I wish I could. I've never been abroad yet, so still waiting to make this possible :D

Its OK soon. I've never been back to Romania. Maybe one day.

Wow! Awesome! You took great pictures. 😊

Thanks! I learned from the best @dewdrop on vacation blogs!

Aww! You're so sweet! 😍

Thanks for the upvotes @dewdrop. love your vacation blogs.

You're welcome! Thanks! 😉

Wow seems like a fun trip. Definitely would not do any of those activites though lol. I'm more of a walk around the city and look at nice views type of person.

Yeah, now its like a vacation is not really a vacation its just planning and activities and you come home exhausted. BUT its cool because you get the amazing memories so its worth it.

pura vida, what a great expression. I feel the word liberty has gone out of style lately haha. These are great pictures, you both are very photogenic!

Yeah its interesting pura vida is a huge part of life there...It's just hard to bring that type of life back home when you get back to reality with all the chaos its anything but pura vida...Thanks for the complement!

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