For my 44th birthday, on December 11, we decided to go to Manuel Antonio, a small but famous national park on the Pacific side of the country. It was a long, hot drive and a hot walk to the actual Manuel Antonio beach but well worth it. Not only is it stunningly beautiful with its crescent shape, white sand, bathwater temperature turquoise sea, but also wildlife is abounding. On the trail in we saw a sloth and a walking stick. Then we were treated to a troop of capuchin monkeys, several with babies on their backs, marauding the beach looking for food, and we met the most pesky, intrepid raccoons trying to steal our food. While we were beating them back, literally, with sticks, a French couple next to us was feeding them their chips!
We had a lovely time at the beach and I felt so grateful for all that I've experienced and have in my presence at the 44th year mark: my children, my partner in life, Tim, all my extended family, friends, teachers, and for the dream made true of spending nearly a year in precious Costa Rica.
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| Manuel Antonio |
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| Mama and baby monkey |
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| Another mama and baby capuchin near beach |
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| On the trail at Manuel Antonio |
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| Some cake and fireworks for 44 |
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| The view from our room at Costa Verde |
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| Birthday Breakfast |
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