Buen Provecho – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt The longest-serving first lady in United States history aptly expressed what could be the official lifestyle motto of Costa Rica. Economizing on words, it’s a lifestyle Costa Ricans call “Pura Vida.” This colloquial phrase translates to “pure life,” but means so much more. It’s a lifestyle in which you choose to live to the fullest, while nurturing the mind, body and soul. You can hear the phrase “Pura Vida” echoing throughout Costa Rica. It’s used as a greeting or expression of happiness, accurately describing the tranquility, wonder and adventure that await visitors and those fortunate enough to live in this idyllic paradise. Costa Rica is truly an energizing getaway, where visitors can enjoy the latest practices in relaxation and personal care, participate in exciting activities set in a lush natural environment and delight on healthy and nourishing gastronomy. During my eighteen years at Intel, I was blessed to work with and consider as friends several developers from the rainforested Central American Utopia. Technically and attitudinally they were a joy to work with. …
