Costa Rica: The Overall Story
Posted on | August 9, 2012 | 7 Comments
Alright, it’s about time I wrap up the Costa Rica trip chapter in my life. Or at least wrap things up on this here blog. I’ve shared many of the highlights and a few lowlights. But what’s the overall takeaway? This trip was about more than surfing and visiting Costa Rica for me. It was about doing something on my own, something scary and exciting and amazing. Something that put me out of my comfort zone. And I loved it.
Have you ever taken a trip alone before? I hadn’t. I mean I’ve flown by myself to visit a friend or meet people, of course. But I’ve never full on booked a trip completely on my own. One of my best qualities (in my humble opinion) is my independence and my ability to be alone and be happy. I often do thing by myself, and I enjoy them immensely. But even I wasn’t ready to just head to a foreign land with no plans or people to depend on. So I figured going on a group trip was the perfect happy medium. And it turns out I was right. It was just the right balance of some people around so you weren’t totally alone but there was still plenty of time for the kind of soul searching that a trip like this encourages. Pura Vida is an amazing company and I can’t recommend taking a trip with them enough. It was physically trying but also completely rewarding. If you are looking for a trip to take on your own (or with a friend) this is absolutely the kind of trip you should take.
It’s a lovely thing knowing you can travel alone. And if you’ve never done it, you should try it. You’ll be so happy that you did. I know I am. The only question that remains is where to next?
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August 9th, 2012 @ 5:37 pm
I want to take a little weekend away to Seattle or something. I know it sounds silly, but it sounds extravagant to me too. I wonder what kind of fun options there are there. I would probably just book a hotel, but I would love to have a little planned social event too- something where I could meet new people.
August 9th, 2012 @ 8:11 pm
Traveling on your own is definitely something everyone should do at least once, even if you can only muster enough courage for a weekend drive up to a bed and breakfast by yourself. I’ve travelled by myself twice. First time with a group in Colorado. Just like you mentioned, it was the perfect balance. The second time I went solo to Chicago. It was nice, but my chicken ass would force myself to be in my room promptly by 8ish, so I didn’t get to see a lot of night action. I totally prefer the group travel though. Your trip sounded and looked awesome, great cojenes chica!!!
August 9th, 2012 @ 11:51 pm
I think, no matter what point we’re at in life, we should never stop being adventurous and able to do so SOLO.
Big props to you for this adventure, Amy!
August 10th, 2012 @ 10:18 pm
You, my friend and sister, are BRAVE! Proud of you for doing this. Not sure I have the balls or the mental capacity to be able to do any of it! (going solo, surfing, zip line, the whole 9…)
Lots of love
August 14th, 2012 @ 8:48 pm
@gia – Do. It. I don’t think the location matters a bit. I think it’s all about being on your own. I hope you do it and I hope you have a great time.
August 14th, 2012 @ 8:48 pm
@The Savory and The Beautiful – Glad you agree. I need to do another little weekend trip, I think. Chicago would be fun.
August 14th, 2012 @ 9:27 pm
@Nicole – You are so right. (Like always!)
@Mergie – Warms my heart, Sis.