Aug 18, 2006 | David, Panama, Travel Tips
"We are flying!" That’s the motto of Air Panama, our hosts this morning as we wing our way to David, Panama in the province of Chiriquí. Actually, right now we are preparing to wing our way… still have 1/2 hour before the plane leaves. No sign of...
Aug 10, 2006 | Travel Tips
First, be sure to check out posts in my Travel Tips category! Costa Rica is a visitor’s wonderland, a fantastically beautiful country with 90 different mini-climates, flora, fauna, wildlife you would never see in the states. SO worth a visit, especially with...
Jul 20, 2006 | Real Estate, Travel Tips
Peter Paul and Mary didn’t have to get up at 4:30am to catch a 7am plane. At least not pre-911. I’m flying back to Key West for 10 days to work with Sam and Janet, customers from last summer. They live in New Jersy and are shopping for a property. We work...
Jul 4, 2006 | Attractions, Travel Tips
On Tuesday, we set out with our company to visit Volcán Poás and re-visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens. If there is one thing we have learned about taking in the sites in Costa Rica it’s this: SET OUT EARLY! Our friends couldn’t believe I suggested getting up...
Jul 3, 2006 | Attractions, Culture Shock, Prostitution, Travel Tips
These are the Eymanns: Sonny, Kathy and Andy. The Eymanns own Sunny Days Catamarans in Key West. If you are going to Key West, don’t miss a trip to the Dry Tortugas on their boat!!! It’s a gorgeous trip, they are perfect hosts, and very good friends. Sonny...
Jun 21, 2006 | Criticia Voluptua Right-Right, Culture Shock, Food, Restaurants, Teenagers, Travel Tips
You’ve heard all about Berny’s, our MOST favorite restaurant in Costa Rica. Tonight, you get to hear about the only other place where we look forward to eating which is, tragically, the food court at the mall. Perhaps with teenagers, that would be true...
May 20, 2006 | Amistad Institute, Attractions, Culture Shock, Driving, Travel Tips
On a clear day, you can see Volcán Barva from our back door, off in the distance. See? Right there in the middle of this photo is the tip of the volcano. Our landlord, Roz, and everyone at Amistad Institute where we take Spanish language lessons say it is...
May 11, 2006 | Culture Shock, Driving, Travel Tips
If you are driving in Costa Rica, you need to know about the quirky way they handle railroad crossings. See the sign in this photo? These are before and after railroad tracks. Sometimes. Sometimes only on one side. And only some tracks. Not all, not by a long shot....
