
Pura Vida: pure life” or “full of life,” but it represents an entire national philosophy of optimism, gratitude, and taking things easy.
The beaches around Dominical are my favorite places to live my best life, walk at a slow pace, and watch the sunset with a full heart. It’s very easy to enjoy the beaches here. All you need are chairs and low hanging trees for good shade. We gratefully share the beach with locals and local critters alike. Tide pool soaks spool out seemingly forever until the tide comes in. The fishing boats come and go, and soon, we’ll be going back! Follow my feet…


Crabs for Mosaic Monday


Thirsty? Just grab the ladder you have stashed in your beach bag and collect some coconuts for the family.

We parked behind the beach and returned to find someone lurking around our car. The bird was looking in the driver’s side mirror, possibly seeing another bird and potential rival. Himself!






I love this photo. Pura Vida!

A promo from Ventanas Beach in Costa Rica.
~ Peter Geye, award-winning author of Northernmost




Such beautiful shots. A country I would love to explore.
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Beautiful scenery.
Beautiful captures! The shot of the blue tanager arguing with its own mirror reflection made me laugh. That sunset silhouette with everyone’s arms raised is wonderful.
Hello Sharon,
Beautiful photos from Costa Rica, it is one of my favorite places I have visited.
Lovely shots of the beach and all the beautiful birds.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
Taking things easy… yes, that’s my opinion too.
I enjoyed your post very much, dear blogfriend Sharon. It’s the mood in your captures, that I admire.
Thank you for sharing at MosaicMonday
Greetings by Heidrun
You make CR seem so appealing! Beautiful photos. Thank you for linking up.
Fantastic photos.
Lindas playas. Te mando un beso.
Great shots.
Beautiful photos, I especially love all the ones with birds in them. The pelicans on the boat photo is amazing!
Costa Rica looks incredible — definitely on my bucket list.
Love the way you captured the beaches and the birds.
Beautiful photos as always, Sharon.
certainly looks like a wonderful place for a stroll and a relax. Enjoy your week. And thankyou so much for visiting my blog last week – I was interested to hear that you are a mural artist.