Tag Archive: Manuel Antonio National Park

The Chill Factor

I love this photo I took at Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica, not just because the raccoon is a furry, adorable creature but also because its body language is imparting some… Continue reading

Team TWB Scores In More Ways Than One

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

Where the Wild Things Are

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

Smothered in Green

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