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Vicki's Trip to Playa Grande, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

I'm Hotel Sitting at my dear friends Todd & Wally's sweet boutique hotel - Hotel Bula Bula ( http://HotelBulaBula.com ) ON the Estuary in Playa Grande (JUST north of Tamarindo), Guanacaste, Costa Rica - till October 14. The weather is surprisingly not anywhere as hot as I expected (thanx to evening rain showers which help cool it down), not humid (this region is considered a more "dry" region), the mosquitos aren't bothering me AS much as I expected & so far I'm ok with just fans except for 10 minutes here & there)!

Since the hotel is theoretically closed for sprucing up (mainly open to walk-ins), they're offering rates to walk-ins at just $45/night + 13% tax (reg. $110/n).

See more pics of
TAMARINDO:
http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/TAMARINDO/19130401_LkPGHn

PLAYA GRANDE:
http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/PLAYA-GRANDE-Guanacaste-Costa/15141166_cT2hWg

Come see me while I'm hear!! The pool (& me!) are awaiting you!!!

Vicki - 8-378-6679 / info@CostaRicaResourceGuide.com / Skype: VallartaVicki U.S.#: 1-941-312-7569
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  • Sept. 29, '11  -  Having my morning Smoothie (papaya, pineapple/pina & banana) & checking Facebook on the patio on a rainy morning in Paradise!!  

The body is in some pain because the last few days I've been doing 30-60 minutes of Water Aerobics in the pool!  Muscles are getting pushed that haven't been used in AWHILE!!!!  To bed by 11pm (after a tasty concoction of chicken in a sauce of extra virgin olive oil, lemon, basil, pepper & LOTS of garlic!!  & 1/2 a glass of wine!!  [cheap date - what can I say - 1/2 a glass of wine & I'm out like a log!!!]) & up at 5am!!! (no time to sleep!!  I'll sleep in my next life!!! TOO MANY things to do in this one!!)

    Sept. 29, '11 - Having my morning Smoothie (papaya, pineapple/pina & banana) & checking Facebook on the patio on a rainy morning in Paradise!! The body is in some pain because the last few days I've been doing 30-60 minutes of Water Aerobics in the pool! Muscles are getting pushed that haven't been used in AWHILE!!!! To bed by 11pm (after a tasty concoction of chicken in a sauce of extra virgin olive oil, lemon, basil, pepper & LOTS of garlic!! & 1/2 a glass of wine!! [cheap date - what can I say - 1/2 a glass of wine & I'm out like a log!!!]) & up at 5am!!! (no time to sleep!! I'll sleep in my next life!!! TOO MANY things to do in this one!!)

  • My sweet home-away-from-home (unless you come to visit me when I'll move over to the hotel) in Playa Grande, Guanacaste - on the Pacific NorthWest part of Costa Rica - JUST a water taxi/boat ride north of Tamarindo (aka "TamaGringo").  Pool & all (though not heated & I'm a WIMP [& not privately enclosed so I HAVE to keep the clothes on!!!]).

    My sweet home-away-from-home (unless you come to visit me when I'll move over to the hotel) in Playa Grande, Guanacaste - on the Pacific NorthWest part of Costa Rica - JUST a water taxi/boat ride north of Tamarindo (aka "TamaGringo"). Pool & all (though not heated & I'm a WIMP [& not privately enclosed so I HAVE to keep the clothes on!!!]).

  • The pool I'm doing my Water Aerobics in for 30-60 minutes a day!!  Muscles are hurting I had forgotten I had!!!

    The pool I'm doing my Water Aerobics in for 30-60 minutes a day!! Muscles are hurting I had forgotten I had!!!

  • Casa 27 - My octagonal home-sweet-home - in Playa Grande, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (JUST above Tamarindo. A TINY beach community on an estuary & the Pacific Ocean with MAYBE 60 or so homes!!) from Sept. 25-Oct. 14!!!

    Casa 27 - My octagonal home-sweet-home - in Playa Grande, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (JUST above Tamarindo. A TINY beach community on an estuary & the Pacific Ocean with MAYBE 60 or so homes!!) from Sept. 25-Oct. 14!!!

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  • The swimming pool at the house I'm in - where I've been doing water aerobics 30-60 minutes a day.  In PAIN today - muscles being used VERY differently!!

Friday night I went swimming at night in the RAIN!!!

    The swimming pool at the house I'm in - where I've been doing water aerobics 30-60 minutes a day. In PAIN today - muscles being used VERY differently!! Friday night I went swimming at night in the RAIN!!!

  • Spent 2 hours in the pool today (Oct. 1) while waiting for all the employees to get off at http://HotelBulaBula.com ) It's a WONDERFUL POOL & the water is SOOOO warm!!!!  Yet refresshing!!

    Spent 2 hours in the pool today (Oct. 1) while waiting for all the employees to get off at http://HotelBulaBula.com ) It's a WONDERFUL POOL & the water is SOOOO warm!!!! Yet refresshing!!

  • My first night I made dinner for Pablo (the employee at the hotel - a REAL sweetie [don't worry Todd & Wally - I'm not going to corrupt him!!  I wouldn't do that to you!!!]) - pork chops/cerdo with a LINGUASMO/TongueGasmic Mango/Ginger (Jengibre) & Habennero Sauce/Dressing by SaborFusion (made in Costa Rica) with red onions, LOTS of cilantro & chunks of papaya!!  SOOOO TASTY if I may say so myself!!!

    My first night I made dinner for Pablo (the employee at the hotel - a REAL sweetie [don't worry Todd & Wally - I'm not going to corrupt him!! I wouldn't do that to you!!!]) - pork chops/cerdo with a LINGUASMO/TongueGasmic Mango/Ginger (Jengibre) & Habennero Sauce/Dressing by SaborFusion (made in Costa Rica) with red onions, LOTS of cilantro & chunks of papaya!! SOOOO TASTY if I may say so myself!!!

  • BulaBula worker Eder getting some coconuts down to make me a bottle of Agua de Pipa (God's magic potion - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_water ) - the MOST AWESOME thing for your kidney's, dehydration & MEGA GREAT for High blood pressure!!!  I was drinking 2 liters a day but got out of that habit but now I have Eder making me a bottle a day plus I get the coconut meat inside!!  GOOD for me & FREE (well, I'm giving him the same amount I would be paying at my feria/farmers market)!!

Damn - drinking healthy, eating healthier, swimming.  Hmmmm - we'll see how all this shows up (though with the heat - I'm like a sloth!!)

    BulaBula worker Eder getting some coconuts down to make me a bottle of Agua de Pipa (God's magic potion - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_water ) - the MOST AWESOME thing for your kidney's, dehydration & MEGA GREAT for High blood pressure!!! I was drinking 2 liters a day but got out of that habit but now I have Eder making me a bottle a day plus I get the coconut meat inside!! GOOD for me & FREE (well, I'm giving him the same amount I would be paying at my feria/farmers market)!! Damn - drinking healthy, eating healthier, swimming. Hmmmm - we'll see how all this shows up (though with the heat - I'm like a sloth!!)

  • Pablo & I sharing a "Welcome Cocktail" (well - just the Fruitos Mixtos Tropical fruit drink [no alcohol]) on the patio!

    Pablo & I sharing a "Welcome Cocktail" (well - just the Fruitos Mixtos Tropical fruit drink [no alcohol]) on the patio!

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  • It's a round house with columns in the center with a dining table & banquets set inside & the rooms are built around it!!  Quite unique!

    It's a round house with columns in the center with a dining table & banquets set inside & the rooms are built around it!! Quite unique!

  • This is the Master "bedroom" with a king size bed & ceiling fan.

    This is the Master "bedroom" with a king size bed & ceiling fan.

  • The 2nd "bedroom" - with a double bed

    The 2nd "bedroom" - with a double bed

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  • The ceiling is quite unique!  It's really raised - so the air can rise to it!  VERY open feeling!

    The ceiling is quite unique! It's really raised - so the air can rise to it! VERY open feeling!

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  • A double sink & a large open shower

    A double sink & a large open shower

  • The private pool that comes with this house

    The private pool that comes with this house

  • The private pool that comes with this house

    The private pool that comes with this house

  • The canopy overhead in front!

    The canopy overhead in front!

  • Casa 27 - My home sweet home in Playa Grande, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (JUST above Tamarindo.  A TINY beach community on an estuary & the Pacific Ocean with MAYBE 60 or so homes!!) from Sept. 25-Oct. 14!!!  View from the road.

    Casa 27 - My home sweet home in Playa Grande, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (JUST above Tamarindo. A TINY beach community on an estuary & the Pacific Ocean with MAYBE 60 or so homes!!) from Sept. 25-Oct. 14!!! View from the road.

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