Thursday, December 18, 2008

Punta Leona

Monday we had our first view of Costa Rica outside of San Jose.  We went to Punta Leona (Lion Point) a beach about two hours southwest from San Jose.  We weren't really sure if Lilian would like the beach or not.  We went this past summer and she was afraid of the water.  She loved the water.  She ran in and out of the water.  By the end of the trip she was sitting in the surf sorting through the rocks in my hand.  
The place had a great kiddy pool.  Lilian really enjoyed it.  There was a slope in the pool that went into the water.  Lilian ran up and down that thing.  It was inevitable that she would eventually fall.  When she did her chin caught her.  You can see the mark on her chin below, but she was still all smiles.  
The area was beautiful.  It was a tropical climate with all kinds of animals and plants.  The people at the beach said this tree was four hundred years old.  It was pretty cool.  
Here is a picture of Lilian in the kiddy pool.  It is probably the best kiddy pool I have ever seen.
The first time at the beach Lilian got sand all over her.  This picture was taken after we wiped most of it off.  

It was a great trip and a great place for kids.  If you want the full story of the trip, you will have to check the Rayburn Mensaje.  

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