Although, I really wanted to return to Tamarindo before I had to leave for the states, I decided against it. I’ve been exhausted working so much in the heat covering for my co-worker, I needed to relax.
But when my neighbors said they were headed for Tamarindo on the bus, picking up and meeting our friend Ryan in Brasilito Beach, I said heck, I’ll take you. I said I’d go if I could find a room at the Villa Amarillo Hotel. No luck. I think I noted that it is now low season, but Tamarindo was full.
I always wanted to return to Playa Grande and it was just around the corner, I wanted to go. What’s 4 km? My friends were staying at the hostel In Tamarindo. Not for me, for those of you who know me. Can’t imagine sleeping with 24 strangers in one room. But it was cheap, $12 for those of you who may want to visit Tamarindo on a budget. Nice from what my friends say…and they know hostels.
Didn’t want to drive in the darkness even though I really wanted to stay and take some sunset pictures from Playa Grand beach. After two months in these towns, tonight was a first, driving at night. So I left just before and had to pull off-road to get this shot. It’s overlooking Playa Grande, through a field. Had to do it to the dismay of the Tico’s riding my rear end.
There is no beach road to get here because if you look at the blue line in photograph, you will see a river. Yeah, looks easy enough to cross, but you’d probably end up as dinner for the crocodile infested river mouth. Boat taxis are available and a must!
Met my friends at this restaurant because it’s the absolute best views of the sunset, the beach, and the town. There are two menus available, Dinner and Bar. Both menus can be served anytime and have fabulous options. I have to say the food was excellent. For two expect to pay $30 including drinks(for one, I don’t drink). I had an entrée that was so good, coconut sauced seafood served on penne. Ahi tartare for starters. Served in the pompous French way, but the waiter was terrific. So was the chef. Maybe because the French are out and Indian is going in. Classic French will still be available, but there will be some excellent curries available and some other stuff Indian, too;
Looking at the sign for the restaurant, maybe the French do have a sense of humor, after all. But I do not get the logo. It has no representation of the restaurant. or the food 
These photos were taken from the restaurant terrace. Don’t know why anyone would want to eat on the floor below, well, maybe if it’s raining. It’s still an open restaurant but protected from the rain.
Fantastic night and so glad I was able to go. But that night, I decided where I want to live, Coco. Not here. Yeah, now I can focus on Coco.
Out of the snow and into the heat 