You could say that pura vida is the national motto of Costa Rica. It has a simple literal translation - pure life - but the levels of meaning are much deeper than that. It expresses an attitude toward living in a complete, happy and content way. The words describe how we should treat one another.
This young man was a member of a crew setting up at the farmers market. (He didn't just fall off the plantain truck.) Our guide asked him for me if I could take some pictures. He thought the idea was terribly funny. Pura vida.
This young man was a member of a crew setting up at the farmers market. (He didn't just fall off the plantain truck.) Our guide asked him for me if I could take some pictures. He thought the idea was terribly funny. Pura vida.
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Beautiful image Bob. And yes, it is pura vida!
He epitomizes up the Pura Vida lifestyle very well.
Now that's a good way to relax....
Now that's the way!
PURA VIDA WORKS FOR ME.
I saw so much pura vida in India, too. Who needs the frills?
A bit along the lines of 'la dolce vita' hey Bob, hope that you're doing a bit of chilling yourself :)
He looks happy and relaxed.
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