Costa Rica apparently has two seasons -- Rainy and Hot.

While the places I'll be in Costa Rica are only 600-700 miles from the equator, the current weather in those locales don't scream tropical paradise, but that's because it's currently Rainy season. I'm told that "rainy" doesn't mean constant monsoon-style rain... but actually means there's a fairly constant overcast and a deluge once a day.

This "rainy" season is so extreme that I've been told to bring Wellies as footwear.

The rainy season should temper off in December, and then I'm expecting 85F daily average for the remainder of my stay. I'm expecting tons of beachtime, and I'll keep you posted on that.

Speaking of beachtime — all documentation warns that the sun’s rays are waaaaay more intense than we’re used to in the US, so I’m told to bring industrial strength sunscreen.

Enjoy the winter, suckers!