Epic!

I just found this forgotten video from our trip to Costa Rica. We went on a 3 1/2 hour horseback ride one of the days and it was the most amazing experience! We went on the beach, through someone's farmland, through a rainforest, up mesas, and through rivers. The most amazing part was right at the end when we were late getting back to meet our driver so we had to run our horses as fast as they could go. It was absolutely amazing! It was so surreal to have 11 of us galloping down the beach at sunset with the tide coming in and crabs running around everywhere. Just another reason why I LOVE Costa Rica. Megan took this video while she was riding her horse... so freaking rad! The video is kind of crazy and all over the place, but I still love it!

Alone.

Once again I have learned my lesson when it comes to not being able to plan life. I just found out that I will most likely be by myself for a week while I am in Europe. I sort of freaked out at first and wasn't so into running around Italy and Hungary alone. But, the more I think about traveling alone, the more I like it. The thought of being able to go where I want, when I want, and for however long I want seems pretty ideal. I think it will work out so that I'm on my own for Rome and some of Budapest. I think I'll just rent a bike and go explore a new part of Rome each day that I am there. I can't wait to explore the buildings and museums on my own... I like to take my time and take it all in without worrying if I'm taking too much time. I'm still not 100% sure that I will be alone for a week or not, but either way I think I'll be just fine. Freaking out about things that aren't in my control is just stupid! I'm done stressing about stuff.... I'm just going to enjoy the great opportunities that I have been given.

Pura Vida= beautiful life!

Costa Rica is such an amazing place! I could live there for the rest of my life, no problem. Everyone was so warm and inviting. I loved that it was so relaxed and all about being one with nature. Everyday was a crazy adventure! One of the best parts of being there were the dogs that were everywhere we went. I can't wait to go back someday... and maybe not leave ;).

Best trees to climb!

Our Australian surf instructors.

In front of our villa.

Inside of our villa. This place was absolutely amazing.

Ready to rock the zipline!

It's soooo hot!!!

Cisco and Kaia... we loved these dogs!

Me and Ceiba on our daily walk... she was my buddy for the week.

Incredible

On our flight back to the States from Costa Rica we ran into some weather... it made for some pretty amazing pictures. I have flown a lot on my life and have never had the pleasure of seeing the sky look so beautiful.

Pura Vida!

This may be the best way to have your coffee in the morning!

I'm losing it!

My swelling seems to be going down everyday... and I dig it! I'm working out a lot and eating as healthy as I possibly can. I'm down 15 pounds and counting since surgery. I love that all of my hard work is paying off, FINALLY!

Ndi Musanyufu!

I am pretty happy right now... my job has been going really well, to the point of me getting a "promotion" and a raise and I get to travel soon. I have been saving up and have plenty of money to buy my ticket to Hungary next week. Casey and I are just waiting until we find a good deal... I just can't wait to start traveling again. I haven't been out of the country since last March and I have been going crazy! I am going to be a busy bee the next few months with traveling around. At the end of the month I am going to Costa Rica for a week with my family... so stoked for a much needed vacation! From what I have seen it is going to be awesome! We are staying in Santa Teresa- some of the best surfing out there!And then I'm off to Hungary May 10th for two or more weeks! Nothing makes me happier than traveling to new places in this beautiful world!

Here is a cheesy little video I found for the place we are staying at in Costa Rica: