Day One in El Coco

(Written January 30 about our arrival on January 29.)

I lost the post I wrote last evening (Tuesday, January 29). We have had some challenges with connecting to wifi. Right now, I am sitting by the pool, which is just steps away from our door, using a generous neighbor's connection to their wifi. It is a lovely, sunny morning - not too hot in the shade, yet, at 9:00 am. Our condo unit is behind me and to the right.

We finally got into our condo yesterday afternoon around 2:00 pm. It is in a section of Las Palmas named Villa Riviera. Our condo is in a cluster of buildings that surround a small pool. There are many clusters like this in the whole development.

Bob at the entrance to Villa Riviera. Our condo is the last one on the left. The pool is behind Bob and to the right. (Photo by Connie)

 

After we got into the condo, it was very hot and we were drained. After figuring out how the A/C works and getting it going, we got some relief. A little later, we cooled off with a dip in the pool, both trying out our new bathing suits.

Around four, we ventured out, exploring the Las Palmas development and then walking down to the village of El Coco (approximately one mile). We sat near the beach and enjoyed the lovely view, then found a way to walk back to Las Palmas on the beach. We picked up a few groceries at the mini market, stowed in two backpacks, and then went to the Las Palmas courtyard to have dinner at La Dolce Vita restaurant.

Connie and Bob at La Dolce Vita, Playas del Coco, Costa Rica.

 

We dined al fresco outside the restaurant. It was dusk when we started and dark by the end. The courtyard was muy romantico, with soft lights, candles on tables, beautiful plantings, a clear sky overhead with stars clearly visible. We started out by having our first cerveza (beer - the Costa Rican brand, Imperial). Bob had the arroz con pollo (rice with chicken) and I had an appetizer dish with very thinly sliced, and very rare, beef tenderloin with a small side salad. The food was very good, and all our needs were finally taken care of. La Pura Vida!

 

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