On our way out to Punta Uva, I counted 10-12 surfers tackling the intimidating Salsa Brava reef break. As much as I love to surf, there isn’t enough money in the world to convince me to tackle these waves at my current intermediate level; they looked downright dangerous.
In my opinion, large waves aren’t that bothersome – I can just hold my breath if I get tangled up in one. What truly scares me are the reefs and rocks that occasionally break bones and boards. Only one or two of the surfers in the water today …
Location: Puerto Viejo, Southern Caribbean »
Activities: Caribbean Beaches, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling »
Today’s dive to Punta Mona, reputedly one of the most beautiful and isolated dive sites in the Southern Caribbean, had been canceled due to another bout of unseasonal rains.
I called PURE Jungle Spa to see if I could reschedule my afternoon Chocolate Decadence Treatment for that morning – and the plan was a success.
The spa was spacious with natural accents and wood decor. Off of the reception area were two treatment rooms and a stone-tiled bathroom with an outdoor shower. One side of the waiting room was decorated with bottles of massage oils, lotions and …
Location: Puerto Viejo, Southern Caribbean »
Activities: Caribbean Beaches, Day Spas, Massage, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling »
The BOOM! of a thunderstorm woke me up 45 minutes before my alarm. Lightning lit up the still dim sky. There was no way we were taking the boat out in this. But, just in case, I got ready and went to breakfast. The storm seemed to worsen as the morning wore on, and after getting the official cancellation phone call from Crocodive, I went back to sleep.
I woke up in a haze a few hours later. The rain had finally let up, although the clouds still looked threatening. I remembered seeing a sign for …
Location: Puerto Viejo, Southern Caribbean »
Activities: Caribbean Beaches, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling »
