During a recent winter break, this stunning group of young Gazette readers enjoyed the incredible weather in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, while keeping up with the current news back home. Pictured from (l-r) are Jude, Estelle, Gabriell and Charlize Damouni. Pura vida is a Spanish phrase that represents a way of life in Costa Rica. Essentially, the meaning of pura vida is pure life and is used by Ticos to represent a relaxed attitude towards life, including its ups and downs and easy-going nature.