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Costa Rica is a magical place where magical things happen. You want peace, serenity, beautiful waterfalls, and monkeys in your backyard, then Costa Rica is your dream world!
I had been to Costa Rica before while backpacking through Central America years ago. After flying into San José (Country Capital), I had been able to make it to popular places like, Puerto Viejo, La Fortuna, Montezuma, Monteverde, and Tamarindo. This time however, the agenda was a bit different. Instead of traveling through the country, I’d settle, and learn more about just one part.
Flying into Liberia this time around, the destination would be a small beach community along the northern pacific located in Costa Rica’s popular Guanacaste Province called Playa Hermosa.
We didn’t really plan our days out like most travelers would. We figured, along with a few general area google searches, we would rent a vehicle and figure the rest out by asking locals on their suggestions, then go from there. In ALL my travels I have yet to put much into the pre-planning. I’ve found the most up to date and useful information always comes from the locals.
From the top you’re able to feel the depth and true power of Llanos De Cortez. Soak up the amazing view while you listen to the sounds as the water breaks into it’s fall.
Just few feet away you come upon a path leading to a much smaller yet beautiful waterfall that has a coziness to it.
A few years earlier while visiting Montezuma I did a MUCH (40 feet) higher jump that made big news later when Super Bowl Champion NFL Quarterback Tom Brady also did while staying in Montezuma Falls, Costa Rica. [See Below]
Playa Penca, mostly know as a locals beach, is one of Playa Hermosa best kept secrets, that really isn’t a secret. Spectacular one of a kind views, blue oceans at a perfect November temperature. You`ll need a vehicle to get you up and down steep (sometimes dangerous) rocky hills. Once through the rocky unpaved path you discover a secluded gem of a beach. Bring your own food and berverages and of course a good book to soak up this majestic scenery
BERMUDA : RECAP
St.Georges Bermuda has got to be one of the nicest places on earth. How’d we end up here? Actually, via skyscanner.com lol. I have been trying to plan a trip out of the country for a while but had been searching for the right time/price. Mostly price 🙂
I love to be “on the floor” (so to speak) with locals when I travel. New destinations, adventures and endless discoveries are yours to be had when traveling like a local . We stayed in airbnb literally minutes away from so many attractions, we could not of asked for a more ideal location. For anything we needed a bit more insight on our new temporary neighbors were more than willing to fill in the gaps to enhance our experience within a limited time. We also got some great advice from travelers just like us. Our Airbnb Host wisely keeps a journal of those who have passed through to leave tips/tricks and things they wish they had known advice for future guest. This turned out to be a great bonus. The combination of the travel and local group mind allowed us to flow so naturally around Bermuda enhancing our experience and certainly saving from spending unnecessary $$.
Sea Glass
Sea glasses are man made glasses (bottles, jars) that end up naturally shaped and smoothed by the sea.
The combination of sand, rocks and friction of the sea turns these broken pieces of glasses to beautiful gem like stones resembling rare jewels. Sea Glass can be found at select beaches on Bermuda. Fortunately for us St.Georges has one of the only beaches with Sea Glass. We stumbled on up a beach with Sea Glass on our walk to Alexander Battery Park on St. Georges Island, Bermuda.
Sea Glass:
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