P is for Pura Vida: law of the land for Ticos.

Great Green Macaws seen from a distance. Thanks to Bernie Krone for the photo.

Pura Vida is Spanish for good life. Johan explained how this sentiment drives life here in Costa Rica, it is the law of the land. The expression is used in many forms, as a greeting to a synonym for excellent.
Life is wonderful, enjoy it. This was how I felt when I saw my first Great Green Macaws as they flew into sight on their way to their roosting trees.
Pura Vida - damn right!