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It's 8 p.m. on boxing day and Leah and I are in Newmarket, unsure of what's going to happen tomorrow. We are scheduled to fly out of Toronto shortly after noon, however, Leah is sick with flu like symptoms. We went to the walk in clinic and the Doctor has put fear in our eyes that flying could cause complications with her blocked sinuses... this was sinking news to us as we have been looking forward to this for a couple month now. Leah is currently in the process of taking almost every drug known to man and home made remedy to try and clear things up. We won't know until the morning whether or not we will both be flying out, or if I will be going solo... Hopefully we will be checking in two bags and all will go well.

The plan is to have a relaxing but adventure packed vacation. We are flying into the Capital of San Jose and staying there two nights. I have read a real mix of reviews on this city and not too sure what to expect. After this short stay we are heading to La Fortuna (which literally translates to "fortunate") as it is situated near the Arenal Volcano and is the only town int he area that was not destroyed by the last major eruption back in the 70's (?). Since than, the volcano remains active and therefore not as dangerous. Here we will explore waterfalls, go ziplinnig and to hot springs. We will be counting down the new year here.

On the 1st, we've rented a car and are off to the West side of Lake Arenal for 5 nights/3 days of windsurfing at what is supposed to be one of the windiest spots on Earth for this time of the year. I am hoping things don't turn out like Egypt and that mother nature delivers! 

That basically sums things up in a nutshell! I will try to write one blog while away if not, once we get back. 

Let's hope for the best and that this does not become another solo adventure! All the best in 2012!

Thanks for reading and take care!

David W.