PURA VIDA "Living the Good Life" in Costa Rica: Día del Padre Feliz!

Pura Vida in Costa Rica

"Living the Good Life" can mean many different things to many different people but here in Costa Rica where it is referred to as Pura Vida, it means a slower pace of living, not getting in a hurry and "taking time to smell the roses" as we say in America. It is often used as a greeting in a way to say "Life is wonderful I have no worries" or to wish someone to have a good day or good life!

Born and raised in the State of Alabama in the United States living in Costa Rica is an adventure that begins with a new chapter each day. I have decided that the most used word here is "manana" meaning tomorrow. It seems that no matter what you ask the answer is always "Manana"! Well OK then...tomorrow it is! But for today I will enjoy a hot steaming cup of Costa Rican coffee, take a nice long invigorating walk on the beach, breath in the fresh air of the Pacific and take color bursting photographs of the incredible flowers, landscape, beautiful birds, unique animals and amazing people.

PURA VIDA!