Cardella Challenge #5

We have another fabulous opportunity to help out the community and win another incredible vacation package for four people.  So we went to The Garden Bar and sat down with our good friend Devon Pickering – the creator and owner of The Hotel La Puerta del Sol and The Garden Bar in Playas del Coco.  Devon has been a stalwart during the entire Tank Tops Flip Flops food drive effort and has gone above and beyond with donations and time.  He has been out there with us every week, rain or shine.  Thanks Devon we really appreciate it!

I am truly a lucky man. I have met so many outstanding people, here in Costa Rica. I can honestly say I have thousands of friends.  Over the last 8 months, these fantastic human beings have stepped up and answered the call, when needed. It warms your heart to see how generous and giving they are, helping the local families in need, during these challenging times. Every day money keeps pouring in to allow us to continue feeding the locals, and time and time again, someone rises up to sponsor an entire day’s food drive. The best part is, it allows me to share with you some of the stories, of these magnificent folks, to give you an inside look at who and why so many have made Costa Rica, and the Papagayo region their home.

When I first met Victor and Doreen Bhatt, I knew right away we would be friends for a long time. They just have this incredible warmth, and sparkling sense of humor, that attracts people in. They are the type who truly care about you, they do not just ask for the sake of asking. They are a special couple with a fascinating life history and I immediately was drawn to them. Within a few minutes, I knew I was in for a ride.