Sitting here at our home in the Orosi Valley, I think that this must be heaven. We have done our fair share of traveling, and I have to say this is one of the most, if not the most beautiful spots on this earth.
Now that I have your curiosity peaked, I will tell you about the beginning of the day first! We drove to Orlando early this morning, boarded the flight and landed in San Jose a few hours later after a great flight.
Sergio, our driver picked us up. It was interesting walking outside the airport and seeing all of the drivers lined up with signs in their hands waiting for their guests. We went to lunch, and then visited the Office Gurus office. We drove through the security gate, and went into the office park, where foreign companies open offices and don't have to pay taxes, as long as they employ local people. We were treated like celebrities, given a tour and made to feel special because we were "Josh's" parents.
We then made our way to the Orosi Valley, which was an adventure. It took us an hour and a half, through Cartago and Paraiso, and then up the mountain. We picked up a young woman who makes limoncelli here, who tried to help us find Santa Lucia Coffee plantation. We had to drive down a very rough dirt road, and even had to stop and move many branches that were blocking the road to get to our dream house. The view from here is of mountains and the valley. There is nobody else around for miles (except in a little house next door there is Ana and Jose Gamboa, who do not speak English, but will be doing some cooking for us). There is a wrap around porch and our own private little pool. There is a little walkway that leads to a wood deck overlooking the valley.
Now we are having happy hour on the porch enjoying drinks and Mark's delicious guamamole. There are many interesting sounds - birds, bugs, etc.
I am certain not many people get to experience something like this in our lifetime. Thanks to Mike for finding this heavenly house on the internet.
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