Rob had just come back from some sort of adventure, had his laptop computer with him, and ordered a glass of wine - sat down to visit with the other guests. We asked him what his day had been like. He began talking about a project he was part of - as yet unnamed - where he and his socios were developing a parcel of coastal mountain into lots, with the thought of creating an 'intentional community'. The thinking was that it would be largely gay-owned, but there was certainly not requirement for that (and indeed, it hasn't turned out exactly that way; but then many lots are still for sale). {this first photo is of LOT 12 - ultimately Kent and Rob's parcel}
As he began talking about it, Jim's interest grew. Dick was curious. First, it was away from the hustle and bustle of Manuel Antonio which, while lovely, can feel awfully busy. Second, it was in an area between two other developing areas, and thus had potential advantages of accessing both Hermosa Beach (excellent surfing) to the west, and Manual Antonio to the east. We asked if he was showing lots yet. He had plans the next day of taking another guest, Herolf, up and had room in his car for us - we were welcome to join in. 
Thus began the Parrita adventure. After crossing 2 SINGLE LANE "bridges" (see photo) which definitely brought an air of adventure, and driving past kilometers of Royal Palm Plantations; we made our way to the town of Parrita. Our experience of it that day was shops on either side of the road, and a good amount of people.
Shortly after driving out of Parrita, Rob turned down a gravel road; bumpy and dusty; and we drove about 5 more kilometers first through Royal Palm Plantation, and then Pinapple (pino) fields - past a few cattle and finally to "the farm". {this photo is just after starting up the mountain}
All along the drive he told us of his socios, Gerardo, from whom they bought the land; and the adventure so far of subdividing it and making arrangements for power, water, roadway. Rob was enthusiastic! Arriving at the property, we enjoyed a rustic road to the bottom of the hill, and then a windey, lengthy, bumpy ride up to the top.
We then walked up to lot 10 - high point in that part of the property, and down from there lot 11 and 12 (see Lot 12 pic at beginning of blog). Lot 12 has a fantastic view of the river valley, Manuel Antonio, and the ocean. Really a beautiful spot. Lot 13, just below it, shared similar views.
Lot 14 was tucked slightly down, but had this wonderful {dry} waterfall next to it. We were exhausted hiking down to the waterfall and back; and note we had to imagine the sound of it, but we got to see a beautiful jungle, and walking through it back to Rob's car, came across an army of Leaf Cutter Ants. {this photo is of LOT 14 - less expensive and thought to be of limited value}
The sounds were only of wind, and the feel of sun and ocean breeze was beautiful. From Lot 12 we would occasionally hear sounds of agriculture - but no hustle, no bustle - just lovely jungle...
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