IVESTORS PART ll

It's Monday. Game plan in hand, we take off to look at several farms for the group to consider. Again, with great weather, it was a hit. Great views. They were impressed. So we have the land, now off to give a detailed tour of Atenas, other developments, new homes, and everything in between. We need these guys to see everything possible in a short period of time. This was not only business, we had to have some fun too! After a long day at work, we end the day (night) at home going over the events of the day. Everyone is in and ready to go! So with some people leaving on Wednesday, Tuesday was our play day...and did we play!
After a full breakfast at the Mercado Central de Atenas, we are off to enjoy the adventure of a canopy tour in Miramar, at Vista Golfo. We had the whole crew of Pure Life, me, Gerardo, Nelson, Luis, and then all the guys...Glenn, Ray, Bobby, Paul, Brad and Danny. Vista Golfo has much to offer. We chose to do zip lines and horseback ridding...What a trip. Starting around 9 a.m. with a 45 minute horseback ride. The views to the Pacific from this area are stunning. The country side was full of bloom, with a great sea breeze. Once up to the canopy, we were fitted with our gear, and ready to zip!

The zip tour consists of 25 lines, 2 of which are rappels. All of which follow the El Padre river downstream, passing waterfalls, and an abundance of wild life. White faced monkeys passed through the canopy, carefully observing the strangers below. About 1/2 through we stopped at a large waterfall, with a huge natural pool below. Needless to say we were all transformed to children, took off our gear, and jumped in! WOW is that water cold...no REFRESHING! Everyone was having a good time, talking, making jokes. We finished up our line tour and back to base camp for lunch. Tipico was lunch...casado with your choice of beef, chicken, pork, or fish...all fresh, healthy and good! After lunch, a few minutes in the rocking chairs overlooking that Gulf of Nicoya, and it was time to go. Darn the day went fast. Hope you guys had a good time...judging by the smiles on their faces, I would say yes.

Pura vida!!!

Pure Life Development Team

INVESTORS ON TOUR!!!

To say last week was a whirlwind would be putting it mildly! Pure Life Development had a double whammy with investors and family...Do not misunderstand; it was GREAT! It all started with the arrival of my uncle Glenn and aunt Linda, cousin Ray, and his friends Bobby and Paul. Two days later more friends Brad and Danny arrived from Minnesota. The idea? Have fun, and introduce our investors to Costa Rica and the "pura vida". Were we successful? Judge for yourself.....

So our first afternoon was a meet and greet just to talk and get to know one another. We did not get into too much business as we were waiting for two more investors, Brad and Danny the next day. So early to bed, and up early the next day to hike up to Irazu Volcano! It was Sunday and the weather was perfect! Taking the new "super highway" to San Jose was a breeze, and then on to Cartago to make our way up to Irazu. The skies were clear and we could see Turrialba Volcano huffing and puffing high in the sky.

Once at the Volcano, we all had a snack, coffee (it is very cool up there), and then to see the crater. For many like Ray, Bobby, Paul, and Linda, it was the first time seeing a volcano up close and personal! What do you think guys? We made our way up to the mirrador (lookout) were we could get a closer look at Turrialba letting off steam! Perfect photo op for everyone. What next...Everyone is hungry...We stopped and had pinto with eggs and plenty of fresh watermelon juice (mmm love sandia). After breakfast we were off to pick up Danny and Brad at the airport! Once Danny and Brad were in the car, we knew it was going to be a fun week...First stop? MegaSuper for beer! Back to the house to get to know each other, then make a game plan for the week.

Pura Vida!

Pure Life Development Team