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Earthquakes Happen
I 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…
Pavones, Impressive in the Rainy Season, too
…Pavones is practically deserted during the rainy low season and makes a perfect peaceful get away for those looking to detach from society and reconnect with nature…
Advantage of Living in a Rainforest: Effortless Gardens
Rainy 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!
Poás Volcano vs. The Lightning
That time I woke up and saw lightning coming out of Poás Volcano and thought maybe the world was ending…
Guanacaste por Las Fiestas
I headed to Liberia to party hard with the Ticos in celebration of the Annexation of Guanacaste (their own Independence Day): Horse Parades, Beers, and Beaches!
Spanish Language School, Driving in San Jose, and How Not to Catch a Cat
…intensive Spanish language school…things that suck about driving in San Jose…and how not to catch a cat…
Pelulu’s Perch
I believe that Pelulu is sometimes jealous of Mocha’s height, and now I have photographic evidence to prove it…
4th of July in Costa Rica
Costa Rica 4th of July picnic in Alajuela. The positive energy at this 4th of July festival was far greater than any I had ever attended on US soil.
Costa Rica’s National Theatre in San José
Teatro Nacional is a magnificent neoclassical building that sticks out like a pure bred among mutts in the middle of Central San José. I recommend a visit to anyone who has a day in San José, especially anyone who lives in Costa Rica. After spending all my days on the beach, in the jungle, or in a typical concrete wall and tin roof building, the Teatro Nacional made me feel like Cinderella!
Bizcochos Dolce Gabbana
Imagine our surprise this morning when we opened the fresh bag of bizcochos and found Dolce Gabbana Bizcochos for the doggies!!! …
New Money!
El Banco Central de Costa Rica is releasing redesigned banknotes! The front of the bills feature a person who has made an important contribution to the culture, the economy, education, or politics in Costa Rica. The back of each bill is dedicated to different ecosystems, celebrating the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica.
Weekend in Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula
Before I left for my vacation to SC, Julio and I took a weekend trip to Montezuma and did some exploring around Santa Teresa and Mal País. We took the new highway, Autopista del Sol, to Puntarenas to catch the ferry across the Golfo de Nicoya.
