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With a smile stretched across my face, I ran over and embraced my mom in a great big bear hug. I sure am blessed to have two great parents who support me in everything that I decide to do; however crazy it may be. Having my mom fly down to meet me on such a short notice really means a lot. I had asked her if she was sure that she wanted to spend that kind of money; being that she could only stay one week. She simply replied; "Life is short; and the memories are worth ever cent." That is so very true. Time spent with family and friends should be cherished. Memories that are made to last are the ones that help us realize what really matters. Memories are one of the real ingredients to life; nothing artificial added.
No Artificial Ingredients
Jeremy Curl2006-08-28 13:27:03
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With a smile stretched across my face, I ran over and embraced my mom in a great big bear hug. I sure am blessed to have two great parents who support me in everything that I decide to do; however crazy it may be. Having my mom fly down to meet me on such a short notice really means a lot. I had asked her if she was sure that she wanted to spend that kind of money; being that she could only stay one week. She simply replied; "Life is short; and the memories are worth ever cent." That is so very true. Time spent with family and friends should be cherished. Memories that are made to last are the ones that help us realize what really matters. Memories are one of the real ingredients to life; nothing artificial added.
Arriving in Costa Rica a few days prior to mom allowed me to visit La Fortuna; the closest town to the famous Volcán Arenal. I had planned on starting her visit here, but due to the early onset of the rainy season the visibility was questionable and the hot springs weren't so hot. Instead, we began our mother-and-son adventures at the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve (a five hour bus ride from San José). Staying at the nearby town of Santa Elena (Pensión Santa Elena hostel); we signed up for a canopy tour and transport back from the reserve. Soaring high above the treetops of the jungle canopy, we looked out over the spectacular views of the cloud forest. The longest zip line section (12 lines in total) on the tour stretched over 1800ft across and hovered nearly 300ft above the valley floor below. It was absolutely breathtaking. Every direction you looked there was an amazing site to see. Secured to the cable by a harness-carabiner-pulley combination; we controlled our speed and braking by pulling down our gloved hand on the line. Mom caught on quick and was soon flying through the forest hot on my tail. Midway through the tour we came to a giant Tarzan rope swing; where a choice was given whether or not to take the plunge. Mom and I hopped
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