Sunday, January 16, 2011

Temporarily Tamarindo: STL DPB In Costa Rica

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All must be revealed: yesterday we flew from Miami to Liberia, in northwest Costa Rica, then drove an hour to the town of Tamarindo on the Pacific Ocean. Holy bleep, this beats being in St. Louis in January. And we owe it all to our friend and colleague David Selden of Tamarindo Daily Photo, who owns the condo where we're staying. Dave lives in the Phoenix area but spends a lot of time here. I don't blame him. This is the place. I'm telling you, if you have a way to get to Costa Rica, you should come here.

I met a couple from Cincinnati when I was shooting on the beach at sunset and they suggested we dine here. OMG. It's looking like a good week.

Above and first below, sunset at Playa Langosta, where the apartment is located. Bottom, flying off the south coast of Cuba on the way down.

Downtown St. Louis 365 is fixing bicycles today.

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12 comments:

  1. JulieJanuary 16, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Wuhoo ... off come the suits and great-coats and beanies ... on go the cosies and thongs ... don't forget to slip-slop-slap!!

    Remember in Oz our thong differs from your thong ... although any port in a storm!!

    BTW my WV=dingo ... so even blogger can translate the above!

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  2. cieldequimperJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Ahhhhhhhhh!

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  3. CarraolJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Beautiful shots, the place looks incredible and of course warm. Have a wonderful week!

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  4. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Bob,
    Thank you very much for your graciousness in talking about our condo. I am glad you are enjoying your week.

    I mentioned to Julie yesterday that you had arrived, and she said that she hopes that you enjoy some good sunsets. Seeing your photos makes me miss not being down there myself.

    Interesting to see Cuba from the air. It may not be long before Americans will be able to visit in greater numbers.

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  5. KateJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    What a great adventure and respite! Isn't blogging fun; we meet so many interesting people in so many fantastic places. Enjoy your stay!!

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  6. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    great aerial shot of cuba and seeing the sunset makes me want to come down soon. there is nothing like the beautiful red sunsets and warm waves to make a fabulous happy hour on the patio overlooking the ocean. Have a great week.

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  7. SharonJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Isn't it just a fabulous place? I hope you have as much fun as I did the week I spent there. Well, maybe except for the zip-lining. I'm glad I did that but, once was enough.

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  8. glendaJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Costa Rica is the best place to just get away and enjoy the beaches, the critters, the great food, the beautiful plants. My trip there was fantastic and I know I will return.

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  9. Luis GomezJanuary 16, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Great shots Bob! Enjoy!

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  10. Oakland Daily PhotoJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Okay, feeling a little jealous now...

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  11. Nathalie, AvignonJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    The perfect sunset shot - did you see the green light a few seconds later?

    Gorgeous aerial view of the reef too!
    Is any snorkeling planned?

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

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