Tama'gringo'

I am currently in Tamarindo.  Easily the most touristy beach town in Costa Rica.  It has been fun learning to surf on the easier waves here and meeting a lot of cool/interesting people.  I'm still running around in my crew of 4 guys.  So cool seeing how close you can get to someone after just a week of traveling with them.  I'm still loving this place though... sunshine, beaches, local food, Spanish, and very relaxed culture.  Here is a little list of things I've done, seen, or realized recently:

1. Don't take sandals to the beach or they will be stolen ...adios Reefs and Chacos :(
2. I could eat rice and beans and/or ice cream every meal for the rest of my life
3. Mosquitos like my friends a lot more than they like me... thank God!
4. Doing workout videos from my laptop on the beach causes quite a scene
5. I still have a major crush on Mexican chicas
6. Money isn't everything
7. A little charm goes a long way when bartering
8. I can literally sleep anywhere and in any condition (hot, cold, bad mattress, bugs.. no problemo)
9. I miss my friends but not necessarily America
10. The Cowboys beat the Broncos and you can call it a preseason game but I'll still celebrate.

Enjoy a few more pics!

Mucho amor,
-BP

 My traveling buddy Riley

 The hostel dog in Jaco named Puzzles.  She literally just follows you around town and will wait for you outside of places until you're ready to leave. 

Cliff jumping in Montezuma