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Nicaragua & Costa Rica December 2018

Amazing trip that started in Nicaragua and finished in Costa Rica with tons of fun and adventures in between. Ziplining through the jungle, a villa high above the ocean, looking down into an active volcano, infinity pools, horseback rides on the beach and ringing in 2019 in Costa Rica.

Nicaragua 🇳🇮

Ziplining Through the Jungle

Nicaragua gave us the most thrilling adventure yet, ziplining through the jungle canopy. Harnessed up in our helmets, we soared over the treetops and the girls were braver than I ever expected. Harlow even flew upside down!

Ziplining Through the Jungle (1 of 2), Nicaragua and Costa Rica, December 2018
Ziplining Through the Jungle (2 of 2), Nicaragua and Costa Rica, December 2018

Our Villa Above the Ocean

Our villa sat high above the ocean with an infinity pool and the most incredible views. We floated on giant rafts, rode the side-by-side up the hills, watched the sunsets and the girls climbed all the way up the stairs to the treehouse lookout.

Our Villa Above the Ocean (1 of 2), Nicaragua and Costa Rica, December 2018
Our Villa Above the Ocean (2 of 2), Nicaragua and Costa Rica, December 2018

Masaya Volcano & Granada

We drove up to Masaya Volcano and looked right down into the smoking crater, then wandered the colorful streets of Granada and grabbed lunch and fresh drinks.

Masaya Volcano & Granada (1 of 2), Nicaragua and Costa Rica, December 2018
Masaya Volcano & Granada (2 of 2), Nicaragua and Costa Rica, December 2018

Costa Rica 🇨🇷

Into Costa Rica: Beaches & Tide Pools

Then we crossed into Costa Rica. Smoothies on the drive, exploring the tide pools and rocky beaches, and a sunset dinner on the sand.

Into Costa Rica: Beaches & Tide Pools (1 of 2), Nicaragua and Costa Rica, December 2018
Into Costa Rica: Beaches & Tide Pools (2 of 2), Nicaragua and Costa Rica, December 2018

Infinity Pool Days

Lazy days at the infinity pool overlooking the bay, swimming with the girls and big slices of chocolate cake.

Infinity Pool Days, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, December 2018

New Year’s Eve on Horseback

New Year’s Eve we went horseback riding along the beach. The girls rode their own horses and loved every minute.

New Year’s Eve on Horseback (1 of 2), Nicaragua and Costa Rica, December 2018
New Year’s Eve on Horseback (2 of 2), Nicaragua and Costa Rica, December 2018

New Year’s Day: Horses & Jet Skis

We started 2019 the same way, back on the horses along the beach, then I took the jet ski out on the bay before one last dinner together.

New Year’s Day: Horses & Jet Skis (1 of 2), Nicaragua and Costa Rica, December 2018
New Year’s Day: Horses & Jet Skis (2 of 2), Nicaragua and Costa Rica, December 2018
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