Saturday and Sunday

Well, it's almost time to go home. We are leaving the hotel Monday at 11am local time, and will get into Boston around midnight, if all goes well. We are both really bummed that the week is over, it went by so quickly. I think we're both looking forward to getting back to a healthier lifestyle though... we have definitely indulged during our time here!



On Saturday we spent most of the day at the pool and on the beach. It was fun- very relaxing! There was also a carving class offered by the hotel, so we checked that out. It ended up being only the two of us with the instructor and the activities guys. The instructor was a cook in the hotel's restaurants, and his specialty was making garnishes for plates and food decorations for the restaurant/buffet areas. He showed us how to do all kinds of things- flowers out of radishes, butterflies out of carrots, carvings out of papayas. Check out the photos of his work, and Dan's attempt to copy it :)



Sunday we did more lounging on the beach and pool. We also did some jet-skiing! We inquired about snorkeling, but they recommended that we skip it, as the water was very choppy. I was a little freaked out jet-skiing in the choppy water! It gave us amazing views of the shorelines though. I wish I had been able to take pictures, but I didn't want to get my camera wet. Behind the beaches and hotels are incredible, lush mountains... it looks like something out of a movie.



All in all, it has been an amazing week. I highly recommend Costa Rica for a vacation. There is so much to do, and it is such a beautiful place. The people have been very friendly and welcoming as well.



Here are the photos:

Saturday: http://www2.snapfish.com/share/p=16231227501999108/l=448411811/g=53808617/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB

Sunday: http://www2.snapfish.com/share/p=660231227502136539/l=448411812/g=53808617/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB