Our last full day in Costa Rica we decided we wanted to venture out from the resort and explore a bit.  The boys went out early for a quick surf session and afterwards met up with all the wives back at the pool.

Six of us decided we wanted to try out Lola’s for lunch.  Not only because of my niece Lola, but because it was rumored to be the home of the best fish tacos in all of Tamarindo.  So our little group [Sean, Siri, Travis, Lori, Zach, and I] hopped in a taxi and made the drive over to the restaurant.

We met the infamous mascot, Lolita, taking a mid-day snooze.

Yes, the giant pink pig was unique…but so was the people watching.  Note to self…flesh colored swim suits are never a good idea.

Mint colored bikinis, however, prove to be pleasing…

Most of the local guests were ordering food, jumping in the water to do some surfing, and then coming back to their tables just in time to enjoy their grub.  We devoured our tacos and Coca Lights in the shade of a tree right by the water.

After returning to the hotel, we spent a few more hours poolside before witnessing another incredible sunset.

Afterwards we had a dinner reservation at an Italian restaurant at the hotel.  I wore my usual tropical vacation get-up and quickly realized that everyone didn’t think it was as fun and exotic as I did.  Zach said he loved having Tupac on his arm for the night.  I didn’t find it amusing…

Towards the end of our dinner there was a firework show.  Not for us, obviously, but for the company retreat that was being held on the beach nearby.  We were just lucky enough to enjoy it from the balcony.

Sounds really cheesy, but it was the perfect finale to our family trip.

Costa Rica is one of the most amazing places I have ever visited.  Zach and I can’t wait to come back one day [with some mini surfers in tow] and enjoy this beautiful country.

I’ve learned a lot from the Hendo family over these last 5+ years.  This group of people have fun unlike any other family I have ever known.  Zach and I feel really lucky to have spent so much time with all of them in such a beautiful place.  Thank you Hendersons for such an amazing trip!