Samara Costa Rica
Best View in the World
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Sunday, September 9, 2012
SAMARA COSTA RICA ROCKS
The quiet quaint beach town of Samara rocked this last week at a 7.6 magnitude earthquake rocked the town in the early morning. Residents were also warned of a Tsunami and made their way to La Roca Restaurant.
Samara didn't let this earthquake shake here. Very little damage is reported and the Tsunami did not come and was called off almost as soon as it was issued. The lack of damage in all of Costa Rica is interesting if you look at earthquakes around the world and the damage caused in those regions by smaller or close in magnitude quakes.
Veneto Condominium stands like a giant above the Samara Coast. Veneto sustained a few broken windows and there is some plaster damage in the units, but all in all stands as a victory of Costa Rican architecture and craftsmanship
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Sunday, August 26, 2012
Best Beach View in the World Samara Costa Rica
Morning Footnote
If I were in Samara right now I would still be checking my email, but I would be doing this with the most fantastic view.
My daily routine when I am in Samara is to get up early, sit on the balcony and watch the ocean. Watching the ocean is almost a full time job here.
From the balcony I can see the waves coming into shore and hear the lull of the surf. I love the simple tranquility the sea offers to the soul.
The balcony is also a great vantage point to watch the butterflies as they dance through the morning air. Magpies come to greet me in the morning and parrots soar overhead.
I am the early riser so before my other half arises I practice my daily yoga with the back drop of this view unless I go down to the beach.
Today at home I too will practice my yoga but it won't be to this view, just the depressing reality that reminds me I am not in Samara.
Breakfast is followed by a 1015 am swim in the infinity pool. Why such am exact time? Because this is the time the sun beams hit the pool as the sun is passing over our building.
Pooltime is followed by lunch at the beach. Samara has wonderful restaurants or we pack a picnic and with boogie boards and beach towels in tow we are on our way.
Now don't get me wrong, I have to deal with reality here. I usually have to work some every day while in Samara. I have to deal with work email and client issues almost daily, but it is an easy work around and I do my real work after the sun goes down.
After the beach and any shopping in town it is pool time. The pool is a wonderful place to watch the fiery sunset unless you want to stay dry and enjoy with a glass of wine from the balcony.
At night you can continue enjoying the ocean even if you cannot see it as the ocean waves are easily heard. In the evening I work or we watch movies. Sometimes we go down to town for entertainment at night. There is always plenty to do in Samara or as little to do as you want. Here's to counting the days till my return.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Friday, August 24, 2012
Wonderful lunch/dinner spot in ocatal
So you've landed in liberia and you are famished! It will take you about half an hour to get your bags and clear customs. About twenty more minutes to get your car. Now you are footloose and hungry....where do you go...Answer: Father Roosters.
This restaurant is right on the beach in ocatal. The food is great and they have healthy options. Full bar with great coladas and smoothies. Reasonably.priced. Walk along the shore, take a dip in the ocean, or just watch the beautiful scenery while you relax beachside.
Just turn right out of the airport then turn right off highway about ten minutes from the airport toward coco beach. Then follow the signs to ocatal. You will see a sign for the restaurant at the fork in the road. Take left fork. Go by bulldogs fitness and you will see sign for restaurant and a guard gate on your left. Just drive through the gate and wave..no need to stop. Restaurant on the right down at the beach.
