Do I dare say that, I have found paradise? Well it is the closest thing I have come to it in this life time. We had the most amazing week of my life down in Costa Rica with my 3 best friends the I have had since I was a little girl and their husbands. Seven out of eight of us graduated from the same high school and we have know each other for almost 20 years. Now with that long a bond between us what better way to celebrate than a week in Costa Rica at Nate and Diana's parents house on the Papaguyo peninsula at the Four Seasons. Did I mention that we were able to stay there for free? Now you are getting my drift about paradise. We stayed in this house that they usually rent out for $12,000.00 a night and it was absolutely breath taking. We enjoyed a relaxing vacation that was still filled with fun events like learning to surf, touching sea turtles, golfing with the guys, swing like monkeys on a zip line course through the jungle, snorkeling, kayacking, and just sitting by the beach. We didn't have a car so we never drove around Costa Rica but we never really wanted to leave the resort either. We were treated like movie stars with bottle water handed to us every 30 minutes and cool lemon scented towels to cool us down or frozen fruit on a stick. If that wasn't enough they would spirits you with Evian water spray. I don't even drink Evian water let alone spray it on my face. Then when I would say, "Thank you" their reply would be, "Welcome to serve you." Can you see where I am going with my paradise conclusion? I have never felt more rested from a vacation and although I hesitated leaving my baby girl and boys for 7 days I was grateful for loving family who took great care of them. Since I have been home reality has hit me hard. I am back to doing my own dishes and mopping my floor and serving breakfast to my kids but even though no one is saying, "Welcome to serve you" I am grateful for the memories that will live in my mind for a long time. Thanks Nate and Diana for sharing your beautiful home!!!
