Hola! Shillmac. I want to thank you for your kind words in the past post you have done regarding me ( Humberto and Carmen)
We'll love to see you again and share more time without rushing.
I've been reading some of your post, I thing you really help lots of people that are thinking to visit Costa Rica and need advice and tips to make their trips enjoyables.
Any time you want to contact me direct off post, please do it at: [email protected]

Pura Vida and best regards,

Humberto and Carmen

You are very welcome, Humberto. By the way, could you post a website for your new hotel? I think you did once before, but I've been able to locate it. Say hello to Jose (and George) when you see him!

Shillmac,

A special thanks for your advice in helping us plan our trip...you consistently add a lot to this board! We had a great time and appreciate your part in that.

Brandon

Thanks, Brandon. You gave a great report yourself with very good information for all of us. I am always impressed when people who have traveled as much as you have name Costa Rica as a highlight of their travels. That's a very strong endorsement! I'm not in a position to agree with you as we've not been to as many places as you guys, but we've been to Hawaii, Bahamas, Mexico, etc. numerous times. Once we found CR, even Hawaii, as beautiful as it is, lost its lustre!

Gracias! What kind of rain effects are you getting in the central valley because of Ivan?

Shillmac,
Thanks for your help also for suggestions concerning Costa Rica-our(my daughter and myself) trip Sept. 2-10. I have traveled the same places you mentioned including these places in South East Asia(Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia ,Malaysia even the French Riviera and I have to agree Costa Rica is at the top of the list. The people are what really impressed me-how helpful they are.