Manuel Antonio Part 1

It was time to depart the high hills in the cloud forest and head to the Pacific Coast, driving south for about 4 hours to Manuel Antonio, a laid back Pacific beach destination. On the way our driver stopped for a rest at a roadside local eatery to have some food, use the baño, and walk out on the bridge to view the crocodiles sunbathing in the shallow river below.

Another 2 hours and we arrived at our final Costa Rican destination to chill out for a week in the tropical forest hillside ocean view retreat called Hotel Costa Verde, a large and unusual property, with lush hillside tropical trails, multiple restaurants, a variety of cabins and rooms three pools, their own zip line, and I'm not sure what else. A lot of hiking up and down, iguanas, monkeys, toucans, sloths, and most importantly an adult only pool section with a bar.

While I am here for seven nights, I will move rooms three times due to the opportunity to stay in a renovated airplane high above the Pacific Ocean called the sky loft. The first few days have been mainly spent relaxing at the beach and pool, enjoying the sunsets and some local cuisine. I have a few tours scheduled so now's the time to take a vacation from the vacation, kick back and relax.

The first room feels like a upgraded camping situation with bunk beds, outdoor kitchen outdoor shower, and a terrace with a beautiful sunset view.

The cappuccino monkeys at breakfast are out of control, during my first morning breakfast one swiped the jelly right off my table, jumping to the training to lick it off his fast sticky hands. Every morning since, I've been watching the newcomers also defend themselves from these naughty little sugar loving mischief makers! They are cute, but... There's a reason they put spray water bottles on these tables!

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