Places
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Farewell to Costa Rica
Our final morning we were again feasting on the fare lovingly prepared by “Grandma” at Finca Organica San Luis. In addition to the delectable torte, today’s selection included pesto-filled empanadas and fresh-squeezed fruit…
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Tico Life in Grecia
When we ordered breakfast for today upon arrival at Finca Organica yesterday we weren’t sure what to expect. At 7:30 we walked a few hundred meters down the farm road from our cabin…
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To Grecia via Bajos del Toro
I tried not to gorge myself quite so much at this morning’s buffet breakfast in light of the amount of time I anticipated spending in the car enroute to our next destination. We…
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Exploring Arenal Volcano
An abundance of food awaited us at the resort buffet breakfast this morning. We ate our fill of Pico de Gallo, sausage, eggs, bread, and an assortment of fresh fruits. Our waitress kindly…
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A Day in the Clouds
After a night of furious wind ripping through the tree canopy, we were pleased to awaken to a more peaceful morning. Sunshine and clouds alternated in the airspace above us as we made…
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To the Monteverde Cloud Forest
After another delightful breakfast in the open air dining room of Carara Ocean View Hotel we bid our gracious hosts farewell and headed up – both directionally and in elevation. As we wound…
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Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast
A striking view of the Pacific Ocean greeted us our first morning in Costa Rica. Our balcony suite was the perfect place to sip our hot tea and coffee while drinking in the…
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Inspiring Children to Love World Travel
A well-known educator once posited that teachers and parents should fill learning environments with materials that they want their students and children to love. Of course, I want my children (who also happen…
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Art-Inspired Travel
Have you ever planned a trip because of a piece of art? That might sound silly until you consider that photography is an art form and we’ve probably all drooled over a photo…
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Mission-Minded Travel
I’m not gonna lie. One of the reasons I signed up to volunteer at a Joni and Friends Family Retreat this summer is because I looked at pictures of the location where it…
