Whneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

We were awakened this morning by the dreaded whine of a circling mosquito.
There are few sounds that are less tolerable in the wee hours than that of a mini vampire searching for exposed skin, especially if you live in the tropics and sleep without AC. There is usually plenty of exposed skin. After getting a bite or two, I jumped up, flipped on the lights, and started mozzie-hunting. It took two tries (we were both too bleary the first time around), but I finally hunted that sucker down. By then it was 4:30, and we were wide awake. Since there wasn't much point in trying to get back to sleep, we brewed up some delicious Olga's coffee (best in Tamarindo) and drove up a nearby mountain to watch the day begin.

pre-dawn, quiet sea, boats are resting	There's the sun!	Surfers in the lineup, they still can't see the sun (the mountain we are on blocks it from them)
Cabo Velas, Cortez Amarillo tree	beautiful morning light, so brief here in the tropics	dry grass waving in the breeze
Caly, Serious Pose.	Happy dog pose	So while Caly's perfect morning was stick-fetching...
...Jocelyn takes a minute to meditate, starting her day with a fresh outlook and a peaceful attitude...	... and Steve decides to drive the truck up onto some rocks, for no good reason other than ... "I can"	Note the mutilated headlight? Nothig to do with rocks, this is what happens when you don't pay attention on Costa Rican roads-- a telephone support wire was smack-dab in the center of the lane.
Of course, the least meaningfull/productive activity is the one that gets the most photo coverage. Total poser shot. Boy I need bigger tires.	A more artistic view. Still total poser shot. At least the tree is pretty.	Jocelyn takes a minute to include a pretty flower, amidst the total poser shots, and to provide a pleasant close to the update.

Labels: Costa Rica, dog, landcruiser, photo, sunrise, tamarindo