Overall, this trip has been rewarding in every possible way. As always, I managed to travel relatively lightly, since the only souvenirs I collect are postcards, chocolate bar wrappers, and Coke bottle wrappers. Also, my backpack lost some weight when my favorite clothes were destroyed, in this case, a pair of jeans I’ve been wearing for the past 3 years, and 5 pairs of socks that got moldy and ant-infested in humid Costa Rica. I must confess though that my pack has gained a few more kilos due to the licorice, stroopwafels and cookies my friends are sending me home with me. Still, I managed to see and do an amazing amount of things during my travels including:
Kicking back in Americus and partying in Atlanta
– experiencing an “authentic” Costa Rican holiday in Limón
– lounging the beautiful beaches of Puerto Viejo and Puerto Jimenez
– hiking the rainforests of Corcovado and seeing all the wildlife
– relaxing and taking in the beauty of Bahía Drake
– seeing good friends in Wageningen
– walking the infamous streets of Amsterdam
– falling in love with Bavaria on the Romantic Road
…and all the while being reunited with old friends and making new ones in every destination.
Suzi Pratt is a Seattle event, food, and travel photographer available for hire. She is also a contributing writer at Digital Photography School and runs a blog teaching others how to start a photography business.