Melissa awaits wedding guests on April 29, 2006.
On April 29th 2006, Melissa and I were married at the Bridgewater Manor in Somerset, New Jersey. We celebrated with friends and family from Friday night until Monday morning. A few weeks later we grabbed our first digital camera and headed to parts of Costa Rica for our honeymoon. During our luna de miel we explored the beachside surf spot Playa Tamarindo, hiked and zip-lined through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, and soaked in thermal waters near a large volcano named Arenal. Wildlife was abundant. Food was spectacular in each region. The people were relaxed and welcoming. As soon as we returned home we brainstormed scenarios that could bring us back to Costa Rica, the perfect country for a honeymoon. We have yet to make it back, but look forward to the day we can revisit and once again experience pura vida.
Monkeys filled the trees at the beachside resort Capitán Suizo on Playa Tamarindo.
Howler monkeys can hoot for miles at the Monteverde Cloud Forest.
The quetzal is the national bird and can be spotted in woodlands and forests.
A lizard camouflaged by flora at Tabacon.
Getting close to wildlife is easy in Costa Rica.
Melissa and I get cozy within a hollowed stangler fig tree.
Hummingbird feeders lure speedy birds for refreshments.
We zip-lined hundreds of feet in the air at Monteverde Cloud Forest.
Melissa poses with our guide in between zip-lines.
Sunset from the balcony of El Establo Resort.
I snapped a picture of myself from our balcony.
Waterfall baths in the background, Melissa catches up on reading.
Tabacon resort is a relaxing oasis near Arenal volcano.
Lava cools on Arenal volcano near La Fortuna.
We were shaken awake by eruptions and lava flows most nights.
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