Tropical Affair

Observations of the illusion through the eyes of wonder…

Door To Nowhere/#Thursdaydoors


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This is the door to nowhere. At least that’s what we came to call it.

When we lived in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, we very regularly hiked a steep, hilly road from the main road down to the playitas that were more secluded than the typical tourist beach area.

This elaborate door was off to the side and I have photos of it actually standing open…..somewhere. 

For now you must trust me when I tell you that this door for all inents and purposes led nowhere. We could peek around either side and see that it was just a door and doorway, with straight up jungle behind it. We wondered about it, thinking soon something would go up behind it. Nothing ever did, really, but on our last visit there, someone left the door open and we took a closer look. We did see some stone steps winding down and disappearing into nowhere…….

Somewhere.

Just like the door itself. Just like Costa Rica. So much beauty behind the doors, the faces, down the steps and around every corner….amazing and wonderful treasures that I want to share with you.

 

Remembering Costa Rica.

 

 

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This is absolutely the most daring thing I have ever done…and the most exhilarating! (I loved the double dip in the water.

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Wheeeee…..!
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This spot is sooooo worth the long, hot walk.
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My favorite happy place!

 

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Can you smell the salt?
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Water, water
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Everywhere! Captain of my own destiny…for five minutes. 😉

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Why it isn’t a good idea to carry bananas on you! Lol This was “staged” by the hotel owner so I could have some fun.

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The mountain views
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And friends who love sharing their country’s gifts!
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Sharing its miracles. This was a miracle moment for me.
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Good food. Thanks Barba Roja.
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Friends who helped us learn our way.
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Unique experiences in faraway places

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Learning new traditions. They mostly put Christmas trees on the front porch. 🤔

 

 

There is beauty….and of course the beast.

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A place we called home….😊💕

 

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And every single day ended like this…..

 

Pura Vida Norm! Check his great prompt and post here.