closing my eyes and, quite literally, blindly selecting a beach to travel to on a costa rica map, i wind up in manuel antonio. at this point, i could pass for the cheshire cat, i am so bright eyed and bushy tailed. i find vista selena, a hostel on the beach, just around the corner from my drop off point. when i walk in, there is a full fiesta in swing. i was welcomed with open arms from people all over the world. vancouver, holland, israel, switzerland, and new york. the language barriers were apparent, but it only added to the excitement of the situation. mangos, pineapples, and avocados clad the open tables on the deck. hammocks to relax in, ocean breeze, music, drumming, guitars, friendly people, boundless food and drink....
and one of the most breathtaking views i have ever seen. just beyond the deck is a lush and tropical paradise, monkeys literally swinging on the trees yards from you...and then the pacific ocean, aqua blue and bath water warm all year round. this place is full of good energy and i relished in the comfort immediately.
many adventures ensued in the next few days that i can quite frankly say were some of the best times of my life to date.....i will try to deliver these experiences through words as best as I can in the following days. ciao.
