Ugh, teach me to drink cervazas with an intestinal system not fully functioning.

I also wasn't very diligent in catching up.

I seem to have covered the highlights of Tamarindo (turtles and horses).

Glen and I have been discussing what to do today, snorkeling, etc. It is a little hard since the high day sun is too intense to really be on the beach (i.e., 11 am - 2 pm). He got quite sunburned on his back, so is feeling a bit miserable. Perhaps the Arenal option would have been better, but we made this decision so must do the best we can.

It may sound as if I am ready for the trip to be over, but that is not true. I have no desire to go back to work or to the cold northwest U.S. However, we have managed to wear ourselves out a bit and if the trip was longer we would rest for a day and go on, at a slightly slower pace. We have been moving constantly since we got here ("No napping!" was our cry), so we're a bit--I don't know--tired? Maybe...

Yesterday, we drove here from Tamarindo, taking the coastal route, the bumpy route. Not quite but almost as rough as the road to Monteverde. We had read that this hotel was very nice/friendly--and that is correct. Owned by a Swiss couple, Ruth and René, who built this place themselves, Rancho Suizo is a wonderful collection of thatch covered cabanas, a whirlpool, a small outdoor bar with hammocks and honor-system drinks, and a restaurant. Plus, cats, dogs, parrots, parakeets, toucans (caged), howler monkeys, birds, etc. There is a nice path to the beach, with horses in a pasture on the way, about 5 minutes walk. A pleasant place, more our style and price range than any other place we've been so far.

Well, Glen is back with the rented snorkeling equipment. Best put on the suntan lotion and head out. Go go go! Whee!