Jan 27, 2009 | Bureaucracy, CR: Working, Earthquakes, EFT = Emotional Freedom Technique, Hope, Volcanos, Weather
The tremors under my office chair, all the way over here on the other side of the valley from the epicenter, have finally subsided. We had one – a long one – at 3am Monday morning, but it’d been several days since the one before that. Thank goodness!...
Jan 28, 2008 | Cost of Living, CR: Working, Economy, Entrepreneurs, Expat, Hope, Volcanos
Just now at Volcán Arenal with Mom and Aunt Gay, mom’s baby sister. This was my third time at the volcano, my favorite place in Costa Rica so far. Volcán Arenal is flawless, when you can see it. Did you know, on a clear day, you can see the top of Arenal from...
Sep 20, 2007 | Accommodations, Attractions, CR: Wildlife, Travel Tips, Volcanos
Jane wrote to me this morning:Hey, Saratica:My Son has visited your site many times and loves all the info you give. He and I are coming to CR this weekend. We are enrolled in a language school in San Jose. We will have the afternoons and weekends free. Can you give...
Jun 10, 2007 | Attractions, Criticia Voluptua Right-Right, Food, Restaurants, Travel Tips, Volcanos
This was the description of the first item on the menu at the Arenal Observatory Lodge. $6. "Specially made." Turns out, they were not kidding. I lived in Manhattan in the early 80’s. Had Ceasar salad prepared table side at some fabulous restaurants:...
May 28, 2007 | Attractions, Travel Tips, Volcanos
That’s what our trip to Volcán Arenal was almost like. Certainly it was as expensive. PHOTO: I took this March 06 while we were driving around Lake Arenal. This is our first look at Arenal. We’d been in the area for two days but had not seen the volcano at...
Mar 21, 2006 | Accommodations, Attractions, Bamboo Farm, CR: Wildlife, Farmer's Market, MOM, Travel Tips, Volcanos
When you visit Costa Rica, be sure to bring your wallet. And a debit card. God made Costa Rica breathtaking; she didn't make it free. And before you return home to report on your visit, arm yourself with every synonym for fabulous, breathtaking, amazing, magical,...
