I’d heard good things about Granada, Nicaragua. But most of the descriptions I’ve heard of it say that it is a “colonial city”. I didn’t really know what that meant. I expected to see a lot of colonial-style architecture. What…
La Paz Waterfall Gardens: Waterfalls Near Poas Volcano
La Paz Waterfall Gardens is not only a set of gardens and waterfalls, it’s also a small zoo with monkeys, birds, and butterfiles. The waterfalls of La Paz are beautiful and are a great way to see part of Costa Rica. La Paz Waterfalls and gardens are near Poas Volcano.
Poas Volcano and National Park: Costa Rica’s Poas Volcano
Rainy in the morning at Volcano Poas? Go to La Paz waterfall gardens or do zip lines first, and then go to the top of the volcano. Volcano Poas will give you some great views of it’s crater, as well as of the lake at the top of the volcano, if you’re patient and working on Costa Rican “Pura Vida” time.
Crazy Costa Rica: Ruminations on Costa Rica
Costa Rica stinks? Chime in on what you loved/hated about Costa Rica? Why do Americans love Costa Rica so much? I don’t get it.
Thanksgiving in San Jose, Costa Rica
Celebrating a less than traditional Thanksgiving dinner in San Jose, Costa Rica. Thanksgiving dinner cooked in 2 hours.
Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall, take one
We knew after yesterday’s troubles, how to properly configure the GPS and how it was of dire importance that we know how to get somewhere by ourselves, rather than relying only on GPS. So this morning we set off for…
Adventures with GPS in Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica area – a trip to Volcano Irazu and Guayabo National Monument end in frustration with rental car and GPS unit.
We’re Thankful for Amazing People Around The World
It’s truly WONDERFUL how many amazing people we’ve met. Kattya and her Boyfriend went out of their way to take us to Fiesta De La Maiz on Sunday, and even bought us breakfast (just the second day we were renting…
And Now For Something Completely Different
It’s all a bunch of silliness, really. You may now continue on about your business.
The touristy side of San Jose, Costa Rica
A day visit in San Jose, Costa Rica, the Gold museum, National Theatre, and National Cathedral. Plus some really great churros.