Tico time.

We did not really have a plan of travel today but from Liberia we headed SouthWest to the coast. The roads are great here as well so we are confused about the warnings. Anyhoo, Tamarindo was abuzz with action, there is a nice beach here and some big condo resorts and some really big Iguannas.


Brenda managed to snap the pic before it took off into the bush, I just missed driving over it. We didn’t stay very long, just got the lay of the land and headed out. A bit too commercial, but beautiful all the same. A friend is involved with a development in Samara, so we thought we would check out that area and it is just down the coast so away we went. The road changed from pavement to dirt with protruding rocks, then when we moved into the less populated areas the situation changed again. The little bikes could drive over the foot bridges, our big bikes got to take a bath as I drove them through the 6 water crossings (creeks) that we had to cross. Brenda is still not comfy driving through water so I would drive my bike through then walk back and drive hers through, so I am well practiced on water crossings now. The worn down rear tires are adding a nice element of sliding on the muddy surface as I enter/exit the water.


If we are on much more dirt roads it will be time to cowboy up and put the new rubber on the back.

The day was tico’ing past (Tico is the local word for what seems to be everything Costa Rican)and we found ourselves in Nosara at about 4:00pm. Time to find a bed for the night before the sun sets and also dry out my gear. We are a bit shy of Samara but that is ok. The “town” of Nosara is spread out over the area and not really a traditional town layout, so when we seen a sign for rooms available we turned up the road and ended up high on a hill at “Lodge Vista del Mar”.

our hosts, Gil & Marina

This a great little spot with a fantastic view of the ocean and jungle, once again owned/operated by fella who came for a vacation and stayed a lifetime. Gil recommended a nice Tico restaurant for dinner which is down the hill around a couple of corners by the end of the airstrip. The food was fantasticly fresh and flavourful. I had Pescado Ajillo (fish w/garlic) and Brenda has Shrinp w/curry sauce, both came with veggies and rice or mashed potatoes. Gil is a green thumb who enjoys his gardening and hosting of course. He told us of his Noni plants, fresh nuts like Almonds and Cashews, and bunch of plants for teas. There are about 90 diffenent plant varieties on the grounds that he has cultivated, all natural organics not chemicals or fertilizers required.
After a wonderful nights rest we were treated to a complimentary breakfast of fresh everything: coffee, papaya, banana, watermelon, and toast with jelly. We also met some other folks who were heading home to Salt Lake City, UT today. We do not envy them as they head back to the snow and cold, but they are snow boarders as well as surfers so they are ok with it. We were also visited by some jungle critters, they are called Coatis, and are part of the racoon family.


Today we will likely explore the rest of Nosara and then head to Samara and beyond.