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Sloth Sighting at Manuel Antonio National Park
The morning commenced with a trip to 6 Sigma Laboratories in Quepos for the newly required Covid testing. We had initially tried scheduling an appointment at Hospital Metropolitano, but they were booked two…
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Of Covid, Capuchins, and Canopy Tours
One of the less enjoyable elements of traveling these days is navigating all the Covid requirements – both for the country you’re traveling to and the one to which you are returning. The…
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Waterfall Sliding and Cliff Jumping in Costa Rica
Another day of stormy forecasts gave way instead to sunny skies, a perfect greeting to our day of adventure! We signed up for the full day Waterfall Tour with Paddle 9 and they…
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Final Day in Key West
With most of our desired activities for the trip checked off the list, our final day was marked with a few leisurely meanderings. We walked around the corner to Ana’s Cuban Café, one…
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Day Trip to Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Less than 100 miles from Wichita, Kansas is the vast Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve – perfect for a day trip celebrating Global Wellness Day! These hand-built stone walls stretch for miles and miles…
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An Excursion to Little Egypt
How this wooded hill in Eastern Tennessee earned the moniker “Little Egypt” is beyond me! Nevertheless, any outdoor enthusiast looking for a relatively easy hike with a rewarding view from the top and…
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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…
