Costa Rica. Never had it been on my radar, let alone my bucket list. But after my experience in Africa, the search for a budget-friendly escape from constantly being on the move and surrounded by “man-made” was on, and Costa Rica rose to the top of our list.
We spent two weeks in late February touring the country, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio revealing themselves to be among the favorite destinations during our trip. Ironically, both for the very same reason: stillness.
In Monteverde, we ziplined through the cloud forest. Some might say that experience is actually the polar opposite of being still. I would argue that it’s not. True, while attached to a wire and pulley system, you’re literally flying through the air – the very opposite of being still – the fact that there’s nothing around you while you’re doing it, is, IMHO, an opportunity to be still – with yourself, with your thoughts.
In Manuel Antonio, true stillness was demonstrated by the sloths in the trees. The time it takes these creatures to even consider a move is extraordinary. And for me and others like me who are always needing to “do” these hairy critters are great reminders of the power of just “being”…
