Pura Vida

I am going to Atenas, Costa Rica for my student teaching practicum at Indiana University. I am going to be living with a family of native speakers. At school I will be teaching ESL for all levels. I hope this blog informs you and keeps you updated on ...

... hat sich seit dem letzten Besuch zwar ein wenig verändert, aber dank den gebliebenen Schotterstrassen, kein bisschen an Charme verlohren. "Pura Vida", was übersetzt "das wahre Leben" bedeutet und Costa Ricas Slogan ist, war wieder überall hör- und ...

I have been in Tamarindo now for almost 5 days and it is just bliss. They have a saying in Costa Rica, "Pura Vida," which is basically the lifestyle they hope to live.  Peaceful, enjoyable, care-free, and basic are good ways to describe it.  ...

... isto. Pura vida é tudo o que tenho andado a conhecer, a experimentar, a viver, a aprender, a testar, a caminhar, a correr, a crescer. Pura vida é tudo o que temos e está disponível à distância de uma vontade, da vontade de fazer acontecer. Pura ...

... perfect way to describe their country.  I look forward to returning in the future and seeing the rest of the country.   Pura Vida is definitely the best way to describe my time here.  So with that I give Costa Rica a huge Pura ...

... We made it just in time into the raft to be pounded through the white water again... Forward!!! Forward hard!!! Harder!!!! Get down!!!! Pura Vida!!!! Followed by roaring laughter!  Too soon it was over! We came back, had time to shower and to cuddle a ...