Thank you….

Robb Smith for getting the ball rolling on the travel plans one year ago. Sorry you were unable to attend.

Rod Rodgers for using his translation skills to fully immerse us into the "real" Costa Rican culture outside of town.

El Jardin Del Eden for providing such posh accommodations to come back to after a hard day of searching for surf.

"El Mono" the Tamarindo Pimp, for providing such comic entertainment.

Buck-toothed Guaro Whore that I'm still having nightmares about. We should have hooked her up with the drooling man at the fiesta. They are perfect for each other.  

Pico Pequeno for allowing me to stall my board and get a few little cover ups and also for the 4 or 5 solo sessions provided at daybreak  

Langosta reef for teaching me a little lesson about respecting and understanding the reef. I hope your fish enjoy the skin I left behind.

SR's for showing us that the "Seek and you shall find" attitude can really pay off. I will come back and surf you again!

Iguana that fell off the roof and into the pool. Perfect breakfast entertainment.

Fish, sea snake, turtle, crabs and crystal clear water that made the line up come to life while waiting for sets.

Beth for putting up with four mid-life crisis victims.

Banditos who were nice enough to lock the car back up after stealing the binoculars and sun block…… enjoy.

Beach breaks that attracted everyone, leaving the reefs crowd free.

Robert August Surf Shop for losing the keys to the rental board cage when I wanted to rent that 10'6" aircraft carrier for a relaxing evening session.  Hope you stay in biz fellas.

My 6'6" thruster who made the trip ding free and helped me realize that I can ride a short board again.

Pat  "El Tuna" Hoge for catching our last meal, especially since I was running out of money.

Alberto at the Bar Roxana for teaching us the fine art of the Central American Air Guitar

Local surfer who hooted at me from the shoulder as I laid a big cutback at Pico one morning. There is no better feeling. Of course I always gave him the bigger wave in each set.

And finally a big THANK YOU to the Costa Rican people in general. Your generosity and kindness made this trip fun and enjoyable. My only regret is that I did not study up on some common Spanish phrases to help the flow of communication.  Next time, I'll do better.

Neal