Tamarindo Beach

Last weekend was our last excursion together as an Independent group. (There are several different groups of study abroad programs, all of which go to different places for excursions on the weekends.) We went to the beautiful town of Tamarindo! It was such a great little place, I loved it! But then again, what place don't I like here in Costa Rica... haha Tamarindo was definitely more touristy than the other places I have been, and in turn,there was more expensive food and merchandise.  The beach was absolutely stunning!  

Just a part of Tamarindo Beach

Roommates!

Here at Tamarindo, we didn't have much on the agenda besides chill on the beach, all day long! <3 It was so so great to be able to just relax and be worry-free.  People were swimming, tanning, and tons of us from the group learned how to surf! I decided that my horrible balance lost me the chance to try it out, but maybe some day! I thoroughly enjoyed just walking along the beach, tanning (or trying to...), and swimming. Two of my roommates from another study abroad program also went to Tamarindo, so I was able to see them. It was unfortunate though that we didn't get to see each other the rest of the time. That's how large this beach was! Saturday evening we walked to a rocky area to watch the sunset, it was a beautiful thing. Saturday night, the group spent almost the entire night out at the beach. Under a full moon, we had the time of our lives. I cannot say enough how blessed my life is!

Sunset at a part of Tamarindo Beach

Sunday, Nikki, Lexi, and I went walking down the very far part of the beach, in search of hermit crabs we heard rumors about! Unfortunately, we didn't find any, but in its place, there were thousands and thousands of shells washed up on the beach!! This gave me the idea (along with Pinterest) to fill a glass container full of shells I collected from all the beaches I've been to. Sure, you can buy these at the store, but not only was this free, I will also have several great stories for all the shells and a memory forever. 

Shells at Tamarindo Beach 

All in all, it was yet another great trip! Love life.