Thanks to a nearby router, I am able to pick up a wifi signal from my beach chair at club orient. We're about halfway in to our 8 day trip. Checked my passport stamps on the flight down and this is lucky trip #13 for us.

We seemed to have brought the good weather with us! Lots of rain here prior to our arrival and the first 2 days I was not diligent in using mosquito milk and got dozens of bites.

I especially love walking this beach and have been able to get lots of it in. In fact when I finish writing this, I'm probably gonna go walk some more!

Have had breakfast at Andy and Cheryl's and dinners at Dinghy Dock, Papagayo's and Yvette's.

This time of year is a first for us. It's been great meeting new friends but missing long time friends as well. It's also a first for staying in a studio. We like being a little closer to the.beach and restaurant. But we've already booked a mini suite for July. Our daughter wil be joining u's then and we really do need the extra room.

4 more days to go. Sand gravity has kicked in full force! Life is good!