1. Setting the Stage
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Its finally happening. The trip that has been in planning stage for over 2 years, and at various times questioned as to the likelihood of actually happening, has begun. After multiple delays forLäs mer
Its finally happening. The trip that has been in planning stage for over 2 years, and at various times questioned as to the likelihood of actually happening, has begun. After multiple delays forLäs mer
Those interested in pursuing a venture like this may be interested in the massive planning that took place. If this is not your thing, just skip this step. I’ll try not to bore you with too manyLäs mer
Craig is now close enough to San Jose to confirm our rendezvous date, which is...…
AUGUST 23, nine days away!
My 12+ hours flight leaves at 6A and arrives after 7P. Craig’s stepson Ken, who hasLäs mer
After watching the clock tick slowly towards my departure date over the last few weeks, it's finally here. My flights were on time and were unusually pleasant (thanks, Alaska Air, for the upgrade!),Läs mer
Manuel Antonio is a coastal area southwest of San Jose that is known for its national park. We stopped there for one day to take in the sights.
Dominical is a beachfront community focused on surfing and more surfing. We stayed for 2 nights at a beach resort called Diuwak. The word resort is used loosely; a Costa Rican small town resort is notLäs mer
At Dominical Beach, I took my first ever surfing lesson with Eze from the CR Surf School. They are careful to schedule lessons at low tide, and teach you in the white water, not the big breakers. TheyLäs mer
You have probably heard the Costa Rican phrase "pura vida", or pure life, which loosely translates into "the good life". Craig and I have been enjoying the pura vida - until today.
Craig had a numberLäs mer
We thought Dominical was a one-horse town with its raison d’etre being surfing, until we came to the tiny 600 resident community of Pavones. It consists of 2 grocery stores (about twice the size ofLäs mer
Though I've been traveling for only about a week so far, I have quickly come to realize and appreciate how good we have it in the US. Here are a few things I no longer take for granted...