Cahuita, Costa Rica, 0 miles

We took a whole day to see all that Cahuita has to offer. It rained all night and into the morning. I didn’t mind because it allowed me to sleep in while listening to the soothing sounds of rain outside our window. I actually almost wished it wouldn’t stop so I could just stay there peacefully sleeping… It was one of those moments where usually I would want nothing more than to stay in bed, but I have to get up to go to work…it was a great feeling knowing I really could just stay there sleeping for as long as I’d like. I have to say this is one of those moments that I love about vacation.

Mike had big plans for us as he wanted to check out the beaches and hike through the national park here. We set off and hit the national park first. I was expecting a small stroll, but after beginning down the trail, was informed that it was a 6 mile hike. Even though I’m not the biggest nature hiker-lover, this trail was amazing. It hugged the beach the entire way but was a large trail in the middle of the thick jungle full of all types of wildlife. Every step of the way there was something to look at, whether it was a bright blue crab, butterfly or monkey. We were hoping to see a sloth, but had no luck. I’m sure it would have to fall right in front of us though to notice as Mike and I are both fairly blind and it’s not like they move at a rate which would catch our eye. We made it halfway and decided to turn around to enjoy lunch and hopes of getting a coconut.

One of the many rasafari men that you see cruising the streets was carrying a bucket of oranges on his head. He offered us one, but Mike responded that he didn’t need an orange, but a coconut. Before we could even say anything more, the man dropped the bucket and ran off into the nearby field. Mike and I looked at each other and the bucket of oranges and honestly didn’t know what to do…I think Mike felt obligated to wait to see if the man had a coconut for him after such prompt efforts. The man returned with two coconuts, a giant knife and proceeded to cut a small holes in the top. Just to help set the vision, this guy looked as if he was a muscle machine. He didn’t have an ounce of fat on his body, but huge muscles which wrapped around his bones. I don’t know what Mike liked better, getting a coconut, or watching the man in amazement. The coconut water was great and the meat a fun project for us later in the day.

For lunch we decided on a crepe restaurant which served crepes overstuffed with fresh fruit – a winner! Best pineapple I’ve ever had. If pineapples tasted like that more often I would never stop eating it…

Lunch was followed by a walk and swim in the black sand beach close by. There were some nice small waves consistently breaking and the water was refreshing! It’s so nice to swim in warm, crystal clear ocean water…

Besides a delicious pizza and fish dish at yet another restaurant which blares Reggae music all into the night, that was pretty much the extent of our day! Tomorrow we’re off to more of this Carribean lifestyle just about 10 miles down the road…

Fun project

Black sand beach

Carribean Coast

Beast Skills!

Sums up this place quite well

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