tully

In Arenal I wore the same, t-shorts & shorts. At PL I wore a t-shirt & capris & a rain jacket, only as I was cold.

volcanogirl

Molly, I did the same as tully - kept casual outfits, but they were a little warmer for Peace Lodge and Arenal evenings - long pants or capris and long-sleeved tops in the evening. The evenings are cooler in those areas than they are in the Osa. I'd bring a little lightweight jacket or sweater in case it gets cool.

xyz99

Ok, this is going to sound weird, but here it goes:
Aqualime said “Makeup was pointless, I couldn't see anything in the bathroom mirror” – I have no problem going w/out makeup in vacation, I usually do so when we go in the Caribbeans. A little sun tan is all I need.

But, what do men do about shaving? How/where can they shave if there is not enough light in the bathroom? Do they all turn into cavemen in BdC? Please tell me there is a way…

volcanogirl

I didn't have any problem seeing in our bathroom mirror; my husband shaved every day - our bathroom had windows that let in a lot of light and also a door that opened up into the outdoor shower area. One suggestion - if anyone wears contacts, bring a backup pair of glasses. I always wear contacts, but I had a lot of problems with them with all the sweat and humidity and general stickiness, and I was glad I had packed glasses in my suitcase.

shillmac

Never had a problem with seeing in the mirror at BdC. There were a few mornings, it would have been nice not to see! LOL!

volcanogirl

You crack me up, shillmac!

sumi

xyz99, I think the comment about not having enough light to see the mirror is only at night. Since the lodge has to generate its own electricity, the lights are pretty dim. It gets dark around 6:00 and dinner is at 7:00 so getting "dolled up" for dinner can be a challenge!

shillmac

Oh, okay, at night. That's probably true as I remember. My dolling up just consist of a little lipgloss and pulling my wet hair back. The key is to doll up early (around 5:00) while there is still light and head for the bar for cocktails before dinner!

janenicole

Sumi - that is why I made sure I was ready (presentable) by 6:00. Maybe the fact that happy hour starts at 6:00 had something to do with it.

janenicole

shillmac - I must not have refreshed my screen, and I missed your post. Heading to the bar at 5:00, huh? Sorry it looks like your spring break is not at the same time as ours next year. We will miss each other by a week. Sounds like we could have had a heck of a good time over drinks!

sumi

>> Sumi - that is why I made sure I was ready (presentable) by 6:00. Maybe the fact that happy hour starts at 6:00 had something to do with it.

LOL... and my strategy was "ignorance is bliss"...

Davy1961

Though not a lady, I will throw in a response (since so many "girlies" answered the equally noninclusive, sexist and demeaning "manly" question while back, <BS> [that's "big smile"]).

Bring on the breezy sundresses! However, if you feel that you or someone around you has not passesd the sniff test, CHECK YOUR SHOES. If you have spent any time around the "monkey tree" south of Cabina Sol during a feeding frenzy, you have likely picked up monkey stuff in the tread of your Keen$ or Teva$.

I speak from experience.

Sorry to interrupt. Please get back to girly stuff.

cmerrell

That's great, Davy!

To enlarge upon one of shillmac's comments: having mirrors at all at BdC is <i>not</i> necessarily a good thing. Even on the days when I tried to apply a little lip gloss and eye shadow, my frizzed out &quot;hair from hell&quot; tended to utterly ruin the effect! ;-)

volcanogirl

I felt kind of like I was staring at my &quot;junior high&quot; self - did not do my hair, no makeup, glasses - major flashback and not in a good way! My husband said he didn't think people would recognize us if they ever saw us out in the real world.

cmerrell

I hear you on that, VG. At least, I sort of hope people wouldn't recognize me because that might just be a bit embarrassing! Of course, most would fare no better if they spent any time on the Osa peninsula.

How are your CR plans shaping up? Monteverde and Tortuguero still on the list?

alw1977

Davy -

As the originator of this noninclusive, sexist thread, I thank you for your bravery in jumping into the fray. I also thank you for warning me about the monkey doo. I assume it's similar to stepping in dog stuff? If so, that is some rank organic material. There are times when tread is not a good thing.

tully

Brave man jumping into the fray! Nothing like a natural fertilizer May I add - when the monkeys (especially the capuchins) are in the palm trees, don't stand right under it, I watched someone get beaned with one of those big pods. (well you should never stand under a monkey anyway, lol)

As far as lighting.....ok, ok I admit it....if you hit the bathroom between 5-530, you can fit in some mascara and even get most of it on your lashes.

volcanogirl

Phillip told us the monkeys will actually pee on you if you're on their turf; we almost got hit while we were walking under a group of trees - always look up before you stop!

cmerrell, our trip is shaping up nicely. I had to drop Tortuguero but still want to go someday. We're going to hit the Peace Lodge and Arenal again and then add Monteverde this trip since I've heard good things. I'll keep you posted!

shillmac

What a great thread! Mirrors, sundresses (breezy no less, from our only guy contributor--he doesn't ask for much!), mascara, happy hour, don't we all sound like a bunch of hussies!

Isn't it great to be somewhere, though, where you don't have to CARE--and woe to that gal who fixes up too much and makes the rest of us look like slouches!

cmerrell

This is indeed a great thread, Jill!

Speaking of monkey hijinks, I was hit in the head by a small tree branch in December while enjoying the gulf overlook area at BdC. I looked up and there was a cappuchin in the tree right above me. The little bugger threw the branch down on me! I <i>think</i> it was accidental, but I actually saw the branch leave his/her little hand before I ducked partially out of the way!