Playa Tamarindo

It's the dry season for sure, everything is coated in a layer of red dust. Playa Tamarindo seems quiet right now, the beaches aren't crowded, but the surf is still rolling. Our hostel is cute. Tucked off the main strip, on a short dirt road, it sits far enough to feel peaceful, yet close for quick walks to the beach.

Life here is "pura vida"- full of life or this is living. Nobody is in a rush, stressed or worried about time. If you want to relax, you come here. My stress knots from the road over here went away with the setting sun. I can see why people come and tend to stay just a bit longer.

We rented an umbrella and two beach chairs for some quality beach time- a very good idea as the equator sun would have quickly burn our pale winter skin. After much compilation, I decided to purchase a sun hat. I had one packed for the trip but took it out in the end thinking I'd save room. As a hat wearer and should have known better.

The sun rises and set at 6:00 every day, no deviation. Time now to grab a couple cervezas and head to the beach for sunset- Edwardo said we could have our chairs back.