Goodbye Costa Rica

The drive into Tamarindo was a long one.  Many of us were over bring on a bus for long hours but couldn't wait to get to the resort and finally be able to relax on a beautiful beach!  

On the way to the resort we made a few stops. One at a grocery store to have lunch and grab snacks and/or souvenirs for family or ourselves and at a small restaurant to use the restroom.  At this restaurant there were birds flying around every where. They were beautiful!! 

The first fight of the beach made everyone so excited!  It was definitely a wonderful sight to see. 

The resort was all inclusive and fabulous! 

Who wouldn't love to be at the beach and not have to worry about anything.. Food, drinks, money, entertainment! It was so stress free!!  Breakfast, lunch, and dinner were served for us every night. I am still spoiled from those few days at the resort. One of the days in Costa Rica a few of the people in our group went fishing.  The cooks at the resort cooked the Amberjack  they had caught. It was soooo delicious! There was so much that we shared with the rest of the restaurant at the resort. 

The second to last day we were there, we went on an all day adventure tour.  First up was white water tubing. How fun!!!! Next was a delicious lunch then zip lining.  I would zip line again today if I had the chance!! It was SO much FUN!! I can't wait to do it again, even though I didn't have the courage to go upside down like most of the group. After zip longing was horse back riding to a waterfall. The waterfall was beautiful!! But I can honestly say I may never get near a horse again! My whole body was in pain the next day. Thankfully, I had already scheduled a massage for the next day and it was the best day I had there.  It started out with a delicious breakfast, as did every day, followed by a morning next to the pool catching some rays. I was so excited for this massage to follow my tan by the pool but I definitely didn't think the room would be as fabulous as it was!! The massage was even better and worth every penny!!

The rest of the day was spend on the beach with a drink in my hand. It was the perfect ending to a perfect experience! I would do it all over again in a heart beat! It met all of my expectations and more!!

Of the many things I've learned, the main message I will take with me is that if you want something in the business world, don't wait. Go after your dreams and reach your goals to the best of your abilities.  There are numerous amounts of opportunities in Costa Rica when it comes to creating a business.  It's a growing country.  

Many of the businesses there rely on the concept of sustainability.  It's what drives tourism and many other forms of income in the country.  

The medical field is growing in Costa Rica because of the cheaper price along with the increased schooling doctors and physicians must go through.  

Many products are manufactured in Costa Rica and shipped out because of the low cost to create them there. Many companies are choosing Costa Rica to place there business for this same reason.  

Everyone I've met and seen work in Costa Rica work harder then many of the people I've seen work in the United States. They take business seriously but also live life to the fullest. "Pura Vida!"

Until next time, Costa Rica! It's been real! :)