STL DPB IN COSTA RICA - RATE OF EXCHANGE

 

Somehow I think this supposed to be a joke. Seen at a little taco restaurant in Tamarindo which is, in fact, cash only. By the way, the ahi tuna tacos were smashing.                    

STL DPB IN COSTA RICA - BLACKHAWK

 

Another must-do when we come here is a boat ride on the Tamarindo Estuary, a body of salty to brackish water separating the town from sweeping and little-developed Playa Grande. Thar be crocodiles. The guides are sharp-eyed and experienced, picking out wildlife in the surrounding mangroves that I would never see. We were told this is a blackhawk. I’ll take the guides word.                

STL DPB IN COSTA RICA - FIRE DANCERS

 

It’s on the to-do list for every trip to Tamarindo. After dark, groups of dancers who play with fire go from one beachfront restaurant to another, performing to pounding music. The shows are spectacular. They do it for tips, and we tip generously.                                 

STL DPB IN COSTA RICA - THE OBLIGATORY SHOT

 

Have to do this one every time we come here. Taken from poolside at the condo development, Playa Langosta, near Tamarindo.                          

STL DPB IN COSTA RICA - PLAYA LANGOSTA

Lobster Beach, although I’ve never seen any lobster fishermen here. Parts of the beach are littered with black rock from ancient lava flows. This is where we come year after year. I don’t know how much longer we will return. We’re old and my balance on sand is insecure; I did not make it far down this land and seascape. But as long as my granddaughter wants to keep coming...