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‘First time in over 10 years,’ that’s what the locals are calling the weekend storm and wet seasons rain that came down on Dominical a few days ago.

Humid and hot, not good; but the gardens needed it, as all the flora and fauna gets somewhat stressed.  A large tree fell down at Playa Dominicalito, causing the campsite some problems, and the campsite owner some grief.

Now it is  back to clear Costa Rican spring weather, great for vacation or honeymoon, especially if you are indulging in a luxury ocean view vacation rental.

Need a surfing lesson? Here’s some information on how it starts for beginners.

Once you have had a base info session on what to do and what not to do,  and safety info on the ocean itself and what to look out for, you head down at low tide for your first  go. Ocean awareness is important and should not be forgotten, ripe rides, sand banks,  rocks, other surfers etc, and all that kind of stuff.

First up is paddling, and how to get yourself up on the board. Usually all this is done at low tide. Then you start to progress into how to get through the white water and how to catch a wave as they say. Small gentle waves first up.

Then its all go and good luck, as you progress into doing few simple turns on the face of a wave.

There are many surf schools and board rentals places,  some with locals who have been here many years and know all about the different beaches and what’s best for you.

Talk to a few surf schools to get a feel of why they may be better for you than others, everyone has different needs, are yours being met?

Having a few drinks in Dominical? Costa Rica has no national beverage but that does not stop them having a few. You could call horchata which  is based around a cinnamon-flavored ground rice , and guaro onme as local specialties.

Some like to try mixing up local fruits with water or milk, popular are mango, tamarindo and papaya; ask for them fresh at the bar.

Those who work in the fields around Dominical like to try boiled water with brown sugar. No doubt you will see some coconuts at some of the local road side stores with a straw sticking out of it; nice and cool.

You can get some local Vodka, terrible whiskey, and a mediocre rum. Local beer is ok, most drink Imperial. Tasteless larger type.  The box wines are cheap from Chile, the purple box Merlot is good with soda water.

All the usual imported stuff is on the shelves, expensive, go for the local stuff but look  out for a hangover.

Nice trip going on horseback to Don Lulo’s farm for a Tico breakfast, after 45 minutes through the hills and rainforest; proceeded to the falls after breakfast and there we enjoyed ourselves until lunch time; 20 foot deep large pool for swimming below two 150 ft  cascades. All in our group had a pleasant time on this trip; saw plenty of wildlife; met a couple on honeymoon, they loved this place. Humid though, why rain in Feb?