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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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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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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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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…
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Le Mars, Iowa – Ice Cream Capital of the World
Who would have guessed that a small town in Iowa could make such a great boast? Dubbed “The Ice Cream Capital of the World” in 1994, Le Mars, Iowa unknowingly began its march…
