Gracia

After my little joke at Jenni’s expense, its clear to me that many of our friends and family have been checking in on us and I would just like to say,
Its wonderful to share our journey with you and thanks for all the comments!
With all the warmth in my heart,
Kimmy

Pura Vida

So its been just about three months since Dustin and I arrived to paradise and we're hangin in there just fine. I was working in a spa that was a few beaches south of Flamingo, where we live, but the commute was killer....most un-pura vida. Now I'm massaging at our local "Jungle Gym" and traveling up the "hill" where the rich people live! I love it, when I work, but some weeks are very very very slow. The good news is that I'm trying to spend my extra time training to become a yoga intructor; I'm following in a very wise woman's foot steps! I'll practice as much as I can and then travel somewhere with central america for certification with in the next year or so!
Dustin is having great success teaching/tutoring English. Originally he was working with a school, CPI, but has recently decided to pursue tutoring on his own, mainly because he's working too many hours and not watching enough sunsets! At the moment, Dustin is working on a proposal to design and instruct a English program for a residential/developement company! Keep your fingers crossed.
We've had a few visitors and seem to always have somewhere or something to do each weekend. This weekend we're having a private surf-camp with our friend, Olivia, and I hope to God we actually stand up this time :) Don't get me wrong, sometimes its hard to be outside our comfort zones; learning a new language, not having a car, missing our dear friends and families, but thats what the two of us are all about...pushing our limits. And we support each other through each step.! PURA VIDA

Casita

If anyone checks this blog, besides Jenni, I'm sure you're wondering where the heck we live and what we're up to. This is our casita with a tiny kitchen/living space, huge bathroom and "cozy" bedroom, but don't overlook our precious patio where you can often find me listening to the birds and construction guys battling over the peaceful morning breeze. Oh, of course the best part is the swimming pool and patio out back! Dustin and I have gotten into a habit of hosting Sunday afternoon poolside picnics. Our casita is a small house infront of a apartment complex of 7 apartments. There's a great mixture of surfing dudes and families with youngsters with in the complex.

A family visit!

Dustin's mom, Charlie, and little bro came for a visit last week. Our trip began with long bumpy ride to the Tabacon Hot Springs at the base of the Arenal Volcano. Our first night we had a delicous dinner and soaked in the springs. The following morning we hiked to a huge waterfall and went swimming in the river! Very cool and just about the best waterfall I've seen yet. That night we ventured into the jungle with our flashlights and found never-ending trails of ants, spiders, and a SNAKE. That made Dustin's vacation! On the last day we ventured back to the river and rafted down a dozen class threes! All and all it was a good trip and well worth the drive.

The rest of the time was spent soaking up the rays on and off shore. We spent a couple of days in Tamarindo where Dustin, Devin, and Charlie played futbol on the beach. Barb often found herself happily froliking in the waves off Conchal beach. By far our best adventures were spent snorkeling and sailing aboard the Samonic, a beatuiful 50 foot sail boat, with all you can eat and drink!

We love you all,
Dustin and Kim