Surfing, Yoga, Pilates and five forties

Yesterday was a blissfully perfect day. It started off early with some surfing, and Gabby even got a little riskay and paddled out! I on the other hand, enjoyed some olas tranquílas in the white wash, soaked in the sun and salt water, and let the salt water cure my cold. I even caught a wave or two, which was nice.

We headed back to Escuela del Mundo, went and got some local food at the soda (gallo pinto, juevos, ensalada, jugo de limón), and then cooked in the sun by the pool until yoga.

Yoga time thoroughly kicked my ass and cleansed my body and soul. I have never sweated so much in my life, and it felt great. I had so much energy during class, and did some poses that I have never been able to do. This also did a good deal on my cold, and by the end, I felt nice and refreshed.

Through some connections, we were able to go to a free two hour pilates class en Playa Hermosa, which is a much more laid back beach than Jaco. We did half of the pilates class right on the beach, and the rest on a second floor hut overlooking the beach. Our sivasina was to thundering tropical rain surrounding us and ocean waves crashing against the sand. When class was done, we chatted with Ali, the entrepreneur that is opening this new pilates studio, and we watched the most incredible sunset from her boyfriend's restaurant next door. This is when we decided that it might be a good idea to extend our stay...

But, a night a Friday in Jacó isn't complete without some debauchery, so, to balance out a morning of health and happiness, we bought 5 forties of imperial and had ourselves a good ol' time with some beerpong and flipcup. Let´s just say team America held their own. Fuck ya. And, to cap of the night, in true baller fashion, not one, but TWO guys at the house got their third nipples pierced. Yes...their third nipples. No further comments are necessary.

I'm sad to see some of the coolest people we've met here head back, but I suppose that's all part of the traveling experience. It also gives us an excuse to have a reunion in the not-so-distant future.

Now, we're off on a few day adventure on the Caribbean coast.

¡Pura Vida!