Today I am sitting on the Balcony of the Condo looking at beautiful Samara Bay, listening to the waves crash to shore and watching birds glide overhead. It is a bit cool morning in Samara, but a welcome to the near 95 degree afternoons.

Yesterday we traveled to the Airport in Liberia to pick up our daughter. My husband decided it would be great to go into Liberia to see if he could talk to a dentist. He learned even in CR you need an appointment...lol.

So a quick turn around we were back on our way to Samara. We needed a few supplies and stopped at the Do It Center just south of the Airport. This was a great stop because they had some new beach items. I was unable to purchase scotchguard for the neighbors to use on their new couch.

Next stop was to the woodworker. Costa Rica by far has the most beautiful wood and their craftsmen turn it into such gorgeous pieces. Last year I purchased a dresser for the condo. This year we are looking to have a kitchen island made.  I was so happy to find a craftsman to make it for me and it will be ready Sabado...Saturday!

The trip back continued, but not without a stop to the bakery in Nicoya. This bakery is across the street from the Super Combo grocery store. They have fabulous items and ice cream. Parking is the biggest challenge here and yesterday Nicoya seemed to be busier than ever.

I let the crew out because of the parking and circled to pick them up.  I had a bit of a problem because of some of the NO Hay Paso streets.  One Way!  I finally navigated my way back, picked up the crew and pastries and we continued our way to Samara.

On the way from Samara just past the T in the road by the football field sets a woman on a chair. She is here everyday. She sits there and sells Tamales. We call her the Tamale Woman!  They are good and authentic.  2000 colones or about 4 dollars for 6.  A great deal for a meal for three people.  She wraps them in banana leaves. This is just about as close as you will get to a drive through in these parts of CR.

Dinner was made and we finally made it to the condo in time for a sunset swim, we tucked the ocean in for the night and feasted on tamales.

I love it here and hope for the day that I can be here for longer times and even more memories. PURA VIDA!