Family Visit...

Leo and I with his parents before we headed to La Fortuna

Overlooking the city of San Jose from on top of a mountain... great view!!

Bercan, the family dog...

Carmen, my sister in law

We had a really nice two day visit with Leo's family in San Jose. We were able to go there over my birthday so we had a little birthday celebration and had a lot of fun. It was nice to be able to spend some time with them since they are quite a distance away from Leo- he isn't able to visit with them a whole lot.

Sunsets...

Costa Rica has some pretty incredible sunsets. These photos were all taken at different times of the year and different seasons. Each time I go I see another amazing sunset and I think I have a million photos!! It does not even capture the beauty- you have to go there to experience it.

Feliz cumpleanos to me!

I spent my birthday with Leo and his family (June 5th) and had a really nice time. They surprised me with a birthday cake and singing- it was really nice. This is the 2nd Birthday that I have been able to share with Leo which is great. I hope by the time his Birthday rolls around in November (2) that we will be able to share it together here in Canada!

Arenal Volcano...

Leo and I lived in the lap of luxury for one day- my Birthday. We stayed at the Tabacon Grand Spa and Thermal resort in a suite! It was so nice - we didn't want to leave! Leo said he felt a little like James Bond!

We had this huge jacuzzi tub in the middle of our room that seperated the bedroom from the bathroom. It was very cool. You could sit and open the sliding doors that looked out into the jungle and just sit and listen to the wildlife. In the morning there were butterflies flying around and iguanas... and we could hear the monkeys in the trees. It was great!

The hot springs were amazing- so relaxing! We spent the day there just sitting in the hot water and then taking little naps on the comfy lounge chairs. Leo loved this part!

The view of Arenal was amazing! It is one of the top 10 most active volcanoes in the world. It was kind of scarey to think what would happen to us if there was a big eruption and we are practically at the foot of it! It was an amazing site to see.

Costa Rica Visit...

I just got back from Costa Rica last week- so much for writing a few posts while I was gone. It never happened! The 12 days there went by so quickly and they were very busy. It seems like a dream now that it has come and gone after waiting for so long. The only thing that makes me feel better is that I have 6 more weeks until I get to head back. Yeah!!