Two of the three kids awoke at 3:30AM in tears from Swimmer’s Ear. Considering how much time they spent in the pool, it’s not at all surprising. We checked out of our AirBnB before heading to the pharmacy for cipro drops and breakfast at Mono Congo Cafe. By check out, I mean we just left the place unlocked with the keys on the table. They are very light on rules here. Pura Vida.

We took the Sansa puddle jumper back from Quepos to San Jose without much fanfare. The weather was clearer this go around, letting my nerve relax a bit.

We have a direct flight back to Dulles, then the (hopefully) 2 hour drive back to Richmond.

Pros of Costa Rica:

• Easy to get to from East Coast
• Food (fresh fruit, simple ingredients) is appealing to all ages
• Water everywhere – with endless opportunities for swimming, #1LittleSister officially know how to swim
• Housing/lodging is very affordable
• Friendly people everywhere
• Nearly everyone speaks English in addition to Spanish

In general we tend to not repeat trips (Florence and London are exceptions as we had family both places). But I could see us coming back here for sure.

Thankfully tomorrow is Sunday, and no one has to work or be anywhere. I’ll hide the Easter baskets in the morning, and we’ll hunt for eggs in the yard just like last year.

Thanks for following along with me. Pura Vida.

~Steph