DRAKE BAY - We had to get to San Jose by 1:30 on May 2nd so we decided to fly.  The other alternative (boat, bus, taxi etc) required an overnight stay - and blew all kinds of time - but it was cheap.  Our flight to San Jose took 45 minutes but was pricey.  From the Mirador it was a 10 minute trip to the Drake Bay "airport" in a taxi that had to drive through a river (I quite enjoyed that bit).  Upon arriving at the airport we didn't actually SEE an airport.  Just this "check in counter"... 

Seriously, the check-in guy was sitting on a bench made of planks and blocks and called somebody on the radio with our passport numbers.  Here's where they weigh your bags... or the animal you just dragged out of the woods.

Check out the luggage counter...

The best part about this airport was the complete lack of security lines.  Before boarding the plane I didn't have to take my shoes off, walk through a scanner, or turn my head and cough.  Here's the plane... a 12 passenger Cessna Caravan.

We were the only passengers on the flight so we sat directly behind the pilot and co-pilot.  I of course had absolutely no interest in the array of gauges, lights, and switches on the panel.  I actually remembered how to use all the navigation systems from my flight school days.  Pilots are doing their pre-flight check now...

Here's the take off.  It was spectacular to pop over the end of the runway and see the beach and shore beneath us.

45 minutes later after a trip full of gorgeous mountain views we touched down in San Jose.  After reconsidering the alternative we agreed that the flight was some of the best money we've spent.