I'm a freelance graphic designer / English teacher living in Costa Rica and loving every moment of it! I take photos and write about my travels around Costa Rica as well as my adaptations and observations of daily life in this beautiful country. Pura vida!Let’s connect!
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Teaching English in Costa Rica
04 January 2012 6:25 PM | 10 Comments -
Top Costa Rican Souvenirs
05 September 2011 6:30 AM | 25 Comments -
Best view of Arenal Volcano: Arenal Observatory Lodge
12 July 2011 9:07 PM | 45 Comments -
Rant: Costa Rica is not for everyone
17 June 2011 5:19 PM | 35 Comments -
11 tips for driving in Costa Rica
29 April 2011 11:28 PM | 17 Comments -
Reverse culture shock – I got zapped!
29 March 2011 1:24 PM | 38 Comments -
Costa Rican bullfighting – best sport ever!
17 January 2011 8:25 PM | 22 Comments -
Costa Rican Christmas Tamales
24 December 2010 9:46 PM | 12 Comments
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Going to Granada, Nicaragua
01 April 2012 11:25 AM | 21 Comments -
Living in Costa Rica QnA: Housing, Transportation, Wages
31 March 2012 1:03 PM | 8 Comments -
Teaching English in Costa Rica FAQ: Where, When, How
27 February 2012 2:23 PM | 39 Comments -
7 Super Shots
22 February 2012 1:48 PM | 21 Comments -
What the heck is this?
06 February 2012 10:10 PM | 6 Comments -
Learning how to live in the moment in Costa Rica
16 January 2012 10:45 PM | 5 Comments - Teaching English in Costa Rica
04 January 2012 6:25 PM | 10 Comments -
Super Secret Sauce Ingredient: Guineos!
28 November 2011 1:01 AM | 16 Comments
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One year in Costa Rica
Posted on April 13, 2011 | 18 CommentsReflections on a year in Costa Rica plus the gift of a blog design makeover!
Reverse culture shock – I got zapped!
Posted on March 29, 2011 | 38 CommentsAs soon as I landed and stepped in to the Houston International Airport, I could tell I didn’t feel comfortable in my home country anymore.
Rainbows over Costa Rica
Posted on January 15, 2011 | 5 CommentsI feel like I am living with the Care Bears because there has been a huge rainbow arcing over Alajuela almost every single day for the past month.
Earthquakes Happen
Posted on October 18, 2010 | 12 CommentsI just experienced my 2nd earthquake a few days ago (Oct 11 to be precise). The epicenter was only 20 miles from our house, near Zarcero, which is close to Poas Volcano. I was sitting upstairs in our office when everything started to sway back and forth in a strong, fluid motion...
Advantage of Living in a Rainforest: Effortless Gardens
Posted on September 24, 2010 | 14 CommentsRainy season in Costa Rica creates luscious gardens, beautiful plants - all effortless! Check out my photos to see what grew in my yard when I wasn't looking!
Spanish Language School, Driving in San Jose, and How Not to Catch a Cat
Posted on July 21, 2010 | 14 Comments...intensive Spanish language school...things that suck about driving in San Jose...and how not to catch a cat...
4th of July in Costa Rica
Posted on July 6, 2010 | 3 CommentsI celebrated the 4th of July by dragging myself out of bed early to attend the American Colony Committee's 50th Annual 4th of July picnic right here in Alajuela. Based on previous family-oriented festival experiences, I was not expecting much of it and was surprisingly shocked when we entered the gates to see hundreds of joyous red-white-and-blue clad patriots bopping all over the extensive festival grounds. The positive energy at this 4th of July festival was far greater than any I had ever attended on US soil...
The Culture of Conservation in Costa Rica
Posted on May 18, 2010 | 18 CommentsIt took me numerous extended vacations and two months of permanent living in Costa Rica to even begin to grasp the extent and depth of the daily conservation efforts of your average Tico. For me, it is a little overwhelming and most definitely exhausting - conserving ain't easy.
Costa Rican Electricity…Free Shock Therapy!
Posted on April 18, 2010 | 6 Commentselectricity in Costa Rica
Fruit
Posted on April 16, 2010 | No CommentsWe have an interesting neighbor. He won the Costa Rican lottery and bought the house across the street from us. I don't know what he did for a living before he won the lottery, but now he is in the fruit business. He goes to the big farmer's market everyday and loads up on yummy fruits and avocados...
