After eleven hours in transit we made it back to LA just after midnight and I’m writing from home this morning, surrounded by stacks of unopened mail, suitcases filled with dirty laundry and a heart… Continue reading
An isolated Tortuguero Village proved to be the perfect location for TWB to spread a little joy. Accessible only by a 45-minute boat taxi, Tortuguero Village is a remote outpost guarded by thick… Continue reading
In Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica, the new day is ushered in not by the dawn but by the roars of the howler monkeys who begin issuing their distinctive and deafening hollers well… Continue reading
I’ve been ambivalent about blogging today — I don’t want to break the spell of this surreal place so far from the familiar, but on the other hand how often does one get… Continue reading
Costa Rica keeps lavishing gifts upon us as fast and furiously as the lava flows that often race down the slopes of Arenal Volcano. Last night after dinner at the Arenal Observatory Lodge… Continue reading
The backpacker’s hostel treated us well, but it was time for the next leg of our journey. A satisfying breakfast at the Rainforest Café sent us off up the road toward the Arenal… Continue reading
We left our jungle motel in Quepos and headed for La Fortuna. The countryside was nothing short of spectacular as we climbed our way through rolling hills of farmland and semi-rainforest environments. From… Continue reading
Having to “think on my feet” literally tonight — the internet room at our Arenal Backpackers’ Hostel doesn’t have any chairs so I am standing at the computer terminal to compose this entry. The last… Continue reading
An early wake-up call marked the beginning of one of the most memorable days of my life. As you may know, we were starting to doubt our luck/timing due to yesterday’s torrential rains.… Continue reading
After a smooth journey from LAX, I can confidently declare TACA “the most comfortable airline ever!” Plentiful legroom coupled with comfortable chairs made the five hours of travel a worry-free breeze. I arrived… Continue reading
