Show Notes: Dr Mary Travelbest Independent
Travel Destination: Costa Rica
In this episode: FAQ is: How can I get some rest on my vacation while keeping my
sense of exploration?
The destination is Costa Rica
The lesson learned is to be surprised as a traveler
The tip is to ask God for help, that’s right, unless you ask, don’t
expect an answer.
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The FAQ How can I get
some rest on my vacation while keeping my sense of exploration?
Answer:
We love to explore
new places and learn about other cultures, but one day in seven we need to rest
and recover. Taking a break can stimulate parts of your brain. Rests refresh.
The present is not perfect, so let that be and take a rest so you can get a
pause and then return to travel with a new attitude.
3 Tips for being restful.
- Close your eyes and your brain for longer and longer segments of
time. If you have no time, then do it while you are between other
activities.
- Breathe deep and fully exhale while you are lying down for a minute
or longer.
- Schedule on your calendar some time for a nap and also get the sleep
you need at night to fully recharge your cells.
Sure, sometimes you
need a total recovery day if you're feeling entirely spent, but generally
speaking, rest days are an in-between zone where you can still get moving in
moderation. Light exercise, like gentle yoga, walking, swimming or stretching,
are all good choices for the quickest recovery during a rest day. (google)
Today’s Independent Destination-Costa Rica
When you go visit Costa Rica, most likely you will land at the airport in
San Jose, the capital city, and then take a shuttle to your hotel or
destination. You may be renting a vehicle, or taking public transportation from
the city to a resort.
Right away you will feel the humidity and so be sure you give yourself
time to adjust to the different weather conditions. Drink lots of bottled
water, or purified water so you are hydrated well.
I went to Costa Rica for a week, mostly for a business conference but
while I was there, I managed to see a lot of the country.
One day, I had Lunch at the Hard Rock Café, near my hotel. I felt like I never
left the USA. My daughter, Tina and I took a walk to a shopping center, over a
bridge and found some good local culture. We were cheering on Costa Rica in
their soccer championships.
During the week, I visited the Poas Volcano (inactive) and another day
and active volcano, I hiked a national park, went to La Paz for lunch, and
played with Butterflies on our fingers. We also had Toucans (birds, yes) on our
hands and shoulders
We were able to see Frogs, snakes, jaguars, close up and in the wild, on
a Boat crusie, I was able to see four kinds of monkeys, Cayman, crocodiles,
herons, and turtles.
I took the Zipline Sarapiqui (sara peek wee) River Adventure
Climb up 50’ than swing through the trees. It was physically challenging.
Each zip had something different. Unhook then hook then jump, then hook. Never
put hands in front, only behind. I came in backwards on some zips. I hit my helmet
with the brake. It was something that I will always remember from this trip and
glad I did it, including the safety training in advance.
You may check out: Tortuga or turtle Park, on the Caribbean East Coast of
Costa Rica is a safe haven for turtles. Turtles live up to 150 years and they
have unique migration habits. Things that I was able to do on the way there
included seeing an active volcano, a pineapple farm (Dole) a banana plantation,
The water here was brown, so not swimming water. You can and should drink
coconut water from shell for the experience of it.
Things to bring home as souvenirs from Costa Rica include coffee, chocolate,
handmade cloths, wooden items, jewelry,
One of the best times to visit is from the Midwest area around Chicago in
January, when the temperature is low in the USA but High in Costa Rica. My friends have gone there for years, the
early part of January, so that may be good for you as well.
Today’s Lesson Learned-Be surprised.
Here’s a quote from W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965), an English writer:
“The good traveler has the gift of surprise.” Be sure you bring that gift
with you on your trip to make it even better.
Today’s Travel Tip-God is good.
Just knowing that God solves, forgives, nourishes and redeems us from our
sins is what we need. We just must ask Him. Our citizenship is with the Lord.
Today I want to bring meaning to your travel
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