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.
Beautiful image Bob. And yes, it is pura vida!
ReplyDeleteHe epitomizes up the Pura Vida lifestyle very well.
ReplyDeleteNow that's a good way to relax....
ReplyDeleteNow that's the way!
ReplyDeletePURA VIDA WORKS FOR ME.
I saw so much pura vida in India, too. Who needs the frills?
ReplyDeleteA bit along the lines of 'la dolce vita' hey Bob, hope that you're doing a bit of chilling yourself :)
ReplyDeleteHe looks happy and relaxed.
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