There can’t be anything sweeter than a hug from your child. But there is something just as sweet: a hug from your grandchild.
We got plenty of both in Costa Rica.
We were greeted at Club Coco (at Playa del Coco) by Dylan, Laura, Tehja and Taylor on November 9, and for seven blissful days we did everything together: played, did homework, ate, swam, sang, danced, combed beaches, flew through the jungle on a zip-line, and hugged.
Every morning, there would be a little knock on the door of our unit (thanks for the loan, Marleen & Larry), and a little voice would say, “Can we hang with you, Grandma and Grandpa?” Those little words made the 65+ hours of travel there and back more than worth it.
We liked Costa Rica, although we must admit that we paid more attention to family than the surroundings. The weather was exactly like the weather we’ve been getting in Thailand – hot with occasional rain. The greenery was much the same. The beaches, because of volcanic ash in CR, are not as white. There are many more birds – and we enjoyed the colors and sounds of the local varieties. We saw no elephants, but plenty of monkeys (including a couple of the human variety). It was pleasant to experience the Spanish culture – the food, the language, and the pace. CR is a great vacation spot.
Next reunion: May 2013 in Canada … we’re counting the days already.
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| Club Coco's watch dog, Lloyd, loved our company. |
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| Tayor and Tehja leaving their mark on the beach as Grandma looks on |
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| On our exciting zip-lining adventure |
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| We enjoyed the local (or "typical") eateries |
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| Eating out together was one of our favorite activities |
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| We spent hours playing in the pool at Club Coco |
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| I said "No Way", then the grandkids did it, so I had no choice. |
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| Taylor and Tehja love the beach. Thai beaches await them! |
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| At Club Coco. Next group photo: 2013 in Canada. |
