Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Costa Rica, staying in Mal Pais on Santa Teresa Beach

Enter into Annas' world...

so cool and comfortable



parties for 16 at thgis table most nights and lovely bedrooms


Cara's horse available for riding..




a stroll to the beach
surfing at your doorstep

local beauty


we drive through crocodile infested rivers on an adventure and we need rescuing by our local hero

this is one local style and then Annas smaller house in another, using beautiful hardwoods


a lot of color,


cocteles anyone??



tightrope walking



beachside restaurants



the house lit up at night




heading to the fair



riding in the hills looking out to the sea to get to the local fair
where we taste the local specialities..



Cicerones!!



local butcher sign..





at the fair the boys double up



rock pools or white sandy private coves





inland river leads to waterfalls and cool places to swim




zip line through the jungle



or take long walks down the serenading sandy beach



if you prefer a gallop at sunset...


fancy some watermelon anyone?



surfing for all ages




cheeky



and brave



Anna also rents these Super Vista cabins right on the beach a stones throw from the waves




the beach seen from waterfront or from high above with it's never-ending white sand


check out the deep sea fishing with the local fishermen in Mal Pais


our host...with Cleo


This is the smaller of the two houses for rent...it still sleeps 6-8



sunset




surfers hang



beautifully decorated



chill in the shade




pool to beach through palm shaded walkway




ahhhh....



fresh from the garden


unusual wildlife

great restaurants like this one abound with delicious food and cool ambiance..

the local beer is yummy


or have an organic salad with local goats cheese and a glass of chilled chilean white


runn along the beach at sunset

or surf until it's dark


check out the catch of fresh tuna..the pelicans certainly are...





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