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ShellD - we'll be at BdC with another couple May 1 - 5; we're all first timers.

So who is up to bat next?

tully - Looks like we're the only ones there

Good time to recruit more Fodorites on our trip I say!

hvc - I think sparklegem is coming up soon, then a whole bunch of us that first week of May. Hopefully more people will post their schedules.

FL fran - just realized I'll be on your side of the Golfo for most of the time you're there. I'll be up N of Golfito at Playa Nicuesa 9-12th, then boat across on the 12th to PJ and on to Bosque.

Here is my itenerary for Costa Rica. My friend just had to cancel on the trip (work related), so I am going to be doing this trip solo. I am a 30 year old male, from San Diego and I like explore as much as possible during the day and have a good time at night. If anyone is interested in meeting up, let me know!

April 7-13 Jaco/Hermosa Beach
April 13-18 Manuel Antonio

Thanks!

Schaff -- I think there's another thread on April get together's. Try a search and maybe you can meet up with some people

Hi! Yes, we are coming up soon. We leave on the tenth of April (!!). Can't believe it. I am making stacks and having my family try on clothes. I am also thinking about the next trip.

We'll be at Casa Linda (house) down below BDC (off the Golfo Dulce trail?)April 21 to 25 and then at Selva Verde April 26 to 29.

Hippy Virgo...

I wasn't able to find that link??? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

hey schaff -- I just did a search and I guess the one I was thinking of is April at BDC (Bosque Del Cabo) which is not the area you will be. You could always start a new post for April MA and Jaco GTG, or better yet, check out the Lonely Planet Thorntree forum because there are a lot more young, single travelers there looking to meet up.

Have fun!

Glover! I can't wait to hear about your stay at Casa Linda. I have thinking about it for our next trip. Do you know if it is possible to walk there from BdC or stop by there on the way to BdC? I would love to see where it is and check out the beach.

glover I'll miss you at SV by 5 days or so. Are you staying in the main area or in the bungalows?

Sparklegem - the info we got on Casa Linda says it's a 60 minute walk to Bosque del Cabo from Casa Linda. Shorter walk to Lapa Rios. But I hope we'll walk up to BdC - cause I wanna see IT! I think Shillmac said you'd take the Golfo Dulce trail from BdC down to Casa Linda, Casa Bambu, etc. It's virtually ON the Gulf. For sure I'll post a detailed report! We're really looking forward to it. .

Tully, sorry we'll miss you. We're staying in the lodge at SV. I asked for the bungalows but by the time they got round to getting back to me second time they were full(?). Have you stayed in either? Sounds like both have their pluses. .. .

glover, nope haven't stayed in either, have only been to SV for about an hour on the all day highlights tour but enjoyed it enough in that short time to want to go back. Btw, about an hour sounds about right, maybe a little longer as you'll be going mostly upwards. Finding the trail end by the small creek may be a little tough but pretty easy from that point on. Have a great trip!

tully,

I don't know how we missed that before. So close and yet so far.

I'm counting down the days. Got my Salomon water shoes and love them. I practiced the art of packing light on my just completed 4 day weekend to Atlanta. Now to convert my traveling companions to that way of thinking.

Played with my new digital camera with image stabilization and fell in love with what it can do. Hope I'll be able to get some shots of the guys on the waves so you can see some "old dudes" in action.

Fran

Fran, Looking forward to seeing the "old dudes"! LOL!

Glover, don't forget to give Humberto, Carmen, and Felipe hugs from me! What night are you there? I need to write and reserve a couple of nights in July. . .

Have a great time, all of you guys who are "right around the corner" from paradise!

BTW. . .

I laughed about your reference to converting your friends to the art of packing light. DH and I each took that rectangular back pack from EBags. I think Glover was the one who recommended it on this board. That was IT, except for a small tote with some gifts in it. I e-mailed some of our traveling companions a few weeks before with a suggested packing list and a note about airline weight, packing light, the casualness of CR, etc.

Both of those 2 women ended up with a huge suitcase (each), a large carry-on each (which they checked), and another carry on (which they carried on along with their purse). For the life of me, I couldn't even begin to imagine what all was in there! To be truthful, though, I've done that once or twice--and lived to regret it and wonder what in the world I was thinking!

Hey Shillmac - we're at Carmen and Humberto's place our last eve April 29 before flying out the next am. Maybe the cute baby will help cheer us out of our end of vacation blues. .. Hey, how do you like your little e-bag weekender? My husband will be toting one this trip too after admiring how well mine worked for Panama. Just the right size for those of us travelin light .. . Should we have our last supper at your Peruvian place down the street from Villa Bonita?

Shillmac and Glover, which bags did you get from Ebags? I tried to look them up but there are so many on their site. This time we are trying to go light and only do carry on. I just purchased an Keily duffle from Campmor and we were going to take that and a very small rolling bag (I think that we can hook the duffle on the rolling bag) that has an insert for our lap top (my husband has to work while we are there). I am thinking that it would be nice to go lighter. I would love to have your suggestions. I am packing for three.

We really liked the weekender. I loaned mine to our son to use and I used my old standby Eddie Bauer backpck with wheels. Little heavier, but holds about the same, I think.

The feature that I really like on the weekender is the front organizational area. It is much more efficient than on my Eddie Bauer. . .

Yes, I think you'd enjoy the Peruvian place. Also, Humberto may have a suggestion or 2 for you. We like to drive out to Las Orquideas for dinner and drinks at the MM bar. We usually dine at the Peruvian place for lunch.
And little Felipe is sure to cheer you up!

Ask Humberto to play his guitar. Felipe will bounce around in your arms so much his little shoes will come flying off!