Day 7: Beach Day at Cauhita

Day 7: Beach day

After another long night of turtles we once again got the chance to sleep in a little bit. Once awake we enjoyed our last meal with the people of Estacion las Tortugas, packed our bags, and began what would be one of the most relaxing days we have had here. After a two hour drive we arrived at a local super market where Adrian loaded up grocery carts full of materials for us to have a picnic. We then took these goodies and headed to the national park beach where we would be spending the rest of the day.

Arriving at the beach didn't seem real to us. We had the whole beach to ourselves giving it the allusion of being on a private island. As Adrian, Mo, and Gabriel prepared for lunch, all t he girls ran into the ocean. The water was like nothing we had experienced before. it was so clear that you could see small fish swim past your toes and the temperature was so warm and enjoyable. After a few hours of rolling around on the beach looking like rotisserie chickens as we tried to get a tan, and then splashing in the water we had worked up such  appetite that the sounds of "lunch is ready" was music to our ears. As you walked over to our picnic table we gasped at the gorgeous spread Adrian, Mo, and Gabriel had prepared for us. They had completely gone all out. Using leaves as serving dishes and other fancy table decorations, the presentation would have had Martha Stewart proud. After devouring all that delicious food, we resumed our positions on the beach for about another hour, then we brushed ourselves off and headed back to the bus.

We drove to to our next hotel, The Goddess Resort and Spa, where we felt as if we left the study abroad program and entered our honeymoon, for this hotel was not only beautiful, but romantic. As we settled in for our romantic evening together everyone showered and fancied up as we were about to hit the town. Seeing everyone all girly again gave us hope for a less muddy future. As we got into town we were told we could venture off in smaller groups or all eat together. Not surprisingly, we chose to eat together because we are now no longer classmates, but family (plus we were on our honeymoon and it would just be sad to split up). After several plates of quesadillas, nachos, and fajitas our bellies were full and we were ready to return back to our gorgeous suites. 

As we now settle into bed we are so grateful for our day of rest but excited to get back to the grind tomorrow!

Love from all in Costa Rica,

Pura Vida!