Everyone I have mentioned Costa Rica to has either said they had been there and loved it or really wanted to go. Of course, this makes me even more excited for the trip, but I realized that although we keep talking about beauty and adventure, we had not at all talked about history and culture. The …
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Hablo un poco de español
As you probably know, we are going to Costa Rica in 5 weeks (not that I am counting). A few months ago, I decided that I should at least try to remember some of my Spanish and learn a little more. I never could really speak, but I could do touristy stuff like order food …
This is not ‘Nam…There are rules.(*)
I was meditating on what we should do around the Arenal Volcano and my conclusion is that we should honor the gods and toss a virgin into the volcano. However, Sue informs me that this is against the rules. I am very disappointed. (I hope no one is thinking of taking Steven seriously--ever.) Instead we …
Cognitive Dissonance
Wow, it's tough to think about whitewater rafting, hiking through rain forests and up volcanoes, or touring a coffee plantation when you need five layers of clothing to walk your apparently-impervious-to-cold dog. I tried to pretend the crispy crunching of snow sounded like waves lapping on the shore, but I must admit, my imagination lacks …
It is Getting Kind of Late
We seem to be off to a slow start with our Costa Rica plans and I am not sure why. Sure, we have our flights and hotels. We have generally planned where we want to be and when, but no real firm plans. Perhaps this week we will get down to brass tacks and figure …
Haiku You Doin’?
Snow We shoveled, sweating My mind on a jungle hike Costa Rica calls Beaches Sun, sand, surf, salt, sea Wandering, breathing, soaking it in, peacefully Arenal Volcano My thoughts erupting They bubble forth unbidden Flowing like lava Two Shovels Shovels on the deck Are we making sand castles? Rich fantasy life Now we write haikus? …
Wild, Wildlife
Today, I took the dog for a walk and I thought, "Wow, it's pretty nice out. I can unzip my coat." It's 29°F. Coat weather makes it pretty easy to dream about tropical Costa Rica. Instead of imaging myself immersed in the warm waters of the Pacific, however, I am thinking about all the cool …
Oh, The Things We Will Do
I know that Sue promised you that I would have my trip spreadsheet ready by today, but I am afraid that I just have not gotten to it yet. Have no fear, I will get it done, perhaps for my next post. In the meantime, we have been looking at all the things to do …
Where to Next? Costa Rica!
So remember last week when I was whining because we didn't know where we wanted to go, but there was snow in November and just--yuck!After looking into various options, you already know that we are going to Florida for winter break. With such short notice, everything else was out of reach, but the exploration led …
Doing It On The Road 