Please Note: This is a guest post by my most adventurous friend, Wandering Earl.

When is the last time you made a discovery that completely changed the way you viewed the world?

Whether it was yesterday, last month or two years ago, chances are it doesn’t happen very frequently these days. At least not as frequently as when we were children, exploring with complete awe, curiosity and open-mindedness, everything we came into contact with.

But as we age, we lose our desire for discovery, and more importantly, we lose the benefits of such exploration. We start to believe that we already have all of the information we need to shape our world views and form our opinions.

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In July of this year, Costa Rica was named the Happiest Place in the World. It has often been considered a tropical paradise, described as “100% Natural, No Artificial Ingredients” for its commitment to eco-preservation. Costa Rica has universal healthcare, excellent education, and a relatively low cost of living… which begs the question:

Why doesn’t Lisis live in Costa Rica?

Hmmm… hard to say, really. After all, I am a citizen, with friends and family in the country. We even own land in the Southern Region, where we could live. It’s kind of a strange thing, because I would highly recommend Costa Rica to anyone thinking of moving there. It is an absolutely wonderful place, provided you can handle two things:

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(Notice the tiny pumpkin in front of the A… it was strapped down, just like the giant.)

I first heard about the Giant Pumpkin Regatta on a Saturday Night Live Weekend Update skit. I believe Seth Meyers was pointing out how incredibly insane Vermonters must be to carve out giant pumpkins and then race them on the way-too-cold waters of Lake Champlain.

The moment I saw that skit I knew I would have to attend that event some day. As it turns out, the race was planned for my birthday! So, we went. I decided to share a bit of it here with you because these guys are all about having a Spirit of Adventure in everyday life.

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