My girlfriend Leah and I went to Costa Rica in February of 2007. We attended a networking based gathering for internet companies. That might not sound like a whole lot of fun, but they actually kind of are. I find these gatherings to be the most enjoyable way of doing business and building relationships with other companies. We stayed in Jaco Beach, which isn’t the prettiest of beaches that Costa Rica has to offer but it definitely did the trick. Anything was nicer at that point after the long windy roads you have to take through the mountains to get there. If you are afraid of heights like I am than it is not such a fun journey. Once we were there it was time to get some rest and relaxation in. I soaked up the sun swimming in the pool, we took a long walk on the beach, and ended the day by sharing dinner with a small group of friends. We ventured out the next day to join the group for zip line tours through the forest canopy. My fear of heights was revisited but, I quickly overcame it by focusing on the beauty of my surroundings. Gliding across the canopy while hanging from a wire is such a weird sensation but for a moment you feel like you are flying. In the end, I really enjoyed myself and I am glad I did not chicken out at the last minute. Another group had gone out fishing for the day and caught a large Mahi Mahi. We went to a local sushi restaurant that night and they prepared the fish for us in multiple ways. We spent the rest of our trip taking it easy, having relaxing dinners, and enjoying the nightlife. It was a short trip that only gave me a taste of Costa Rica, but it was nice to get away with my girlfriend and relax with friends. 

Found him out in the courtyard

Jaco Beach

Walk on the beach

Release

Leah and I

Ready to do the zip line

Ready to go…

Hanging w/friends and smoking cigars…a nice way to close the evening

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