Surfing and Partying in Santa Teresa

After our little bit of site seeing San Jose last Monday we didn’t do much of anything else until Thursday. Ryan had to work and I just hung around the house. On Thursday morning we left for a mini-vacation back to Santa Teresa on the Nicoya Peninsula and stayed at Backpackers Tranquilo (the sister hostel of the one Ryan works at in San Jose). Our time in Santa Teresa consisted pretty much of the same old thing that always goes on there. Surf or lay out on the beach during the day and party at night.

Santa Teresa Sunset

Last time, over a month ago, when we were here I tried surfing but wasn’t very successful. I got tumbled by the waves since the sets in Santa Teresa are so close between. Plus I hate the salty water. But this time I decided to try again. Crazy me. So Friday morning we got up and hit the beach for some early morning surf when the wind is not so bad and the waves are a little calmer. Ryan found a long board for me to surf which as most everyone knows is easier and better for beginners. Anyways to make a long story short I caught like 6 or 7 waves (kinda white wash but hey), learned to turtle dive and practiced sitting on the board and turning it around. Overall a successful lesson. After I was done Ryan took the long board out and had some really fun.

Santa Teresa Cabana

At the hostel there is a private cabana specifically for the San Jose Tranquillo employees / administrator. On Thursday and Friday our friend / the administrator, Chafic, was staying in the cabana but on Saturday day he went back to San Jose so we got to move into the cabana for the next two nights. Even though it is a hike up the hill from the hostel, especially difficult at night with no lights, it was kinda romantic. The cabana reminds me of a tree house. It is open on three sides but surround by trees for privacy, has a small kitchen, bathroom with shower and a small dining table with two chairs. The best part is the four post queen size bed with mosquito netting. Just like the movies but on a hostel budget.

Chill'n in the breeze in the Santa Teresa Cabana

Relaxing and Reading in the Santa Teresa Cabana

Since it was so hot and humid at the beach we spent a lot of time in the cabana relaxing in the cool breeze up on the hill. Saturday day we just chilled and read our books. Saturday night though we went out to an awesome house party with Lila, the Tranquillo Backpackers receptionist in Santa Teresa, and her friend. The party was at this huge beautiful house on the beach decorated in a Crate and Barrel style. They had an open bar and DJ. After the house party we went to D&N the local night club that everyone goes to. A couple hours there then we went back to the hostel.

Sleeping In on Sunday

Sunday was a RR day after all the partying the night before and Monday morning we head back to San Jose to met up with my uncle Steve and cousin Brandon. They were in Costa Rica for a business fishing trip and decided to stay a couple extra days to spend time with us. After 6 months this will be the first time we see family. Looking forward to it.

Surfing and Partying in Santa Teresa

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