Things I've learned on our trip thus far...

You need to have a plan or you'll go crazy!

Too much planning will drive you nuts.

Finding a balance between the 2 is very hard.

The worst part about moving around is the unpredictable showers and matresses.

Packing, unpacking and repacking every 4 to 10 days lets you evaluate how many pairs of knickers and hotwheels you REALLY need!

Eating out 3 times a day for 5 weeks has it's drawbacks... you just can't beat a home cooked meal. (miss you mom, mom and baba!!!!!!)

Laundry service is better than fantastic! I may not be able to live without it now.

You can never get sick of finding new seashells or rocks on the beach.

The fresh smell of the Ocean and Jungle is better than a cup of coffee in the morning (Yes I said that!).

Sometimes finding things to do in a new place is harder than you think.

There are rude people all around the world. (there are nice people everywhere too though).

Still In Brasilito....

Well, as the title says, we're still here in Beautiful Brasilito. We've done a bit of exploring and really love this area. There are many different little villages all along the Ocean here and all are perfect in there own little way. Brasilito is more of a restaurant place, there is a school here, a daycare, a few hotels, 3 grocery stores (all within a 2 minute walk!), a car rental place, a few stalls with souvieners, and half a dozen homes. It's cute. Playa Flamingo, Portero,and Conchal, are all basically within walking distance to eachother, it's easiest to walk to each little town on the beach (and much prettier). Flamingo is more of a place for expats - full of condo's and gated communities, restaurants and the like. Portero is split into two sections; Surf-side Portero is full of condo's, homes and a few restaurants and is mostly inhabited by Canadians, the town of Portero is more traditional homes with locals. Playa Conchal has no homes, but has the greatest beach around here. There is an all-inclusive across the sandy road, and there is a grassy area where many people come to sell there stuff (seashell necklaces, coconut things, sarongs, and more). I will have picuters up of the beach soon, it's beautiful - and the water is amazing! Clear like the caribbean. I'm not kidding, so clear, you can see the fish swim by you, see your feet at the bottom, and more. There is also a trillion shells everywhere. The sand is as soft as flour (to quote my husband, but I've never walked through flour, so I don't know....) Anyways, take a look at the pictures below (I should have them up later). And take care!