Category Archives: Getting Around

Taking the Long Way Home

Posted on June 24, 2015 by isherri

When I’d arrived in Costa Rica it was the dead of night. Oscar had done a great job driving me to the hotel but I couldn’t really appreciate it until I saw the actual road conditions on the ride home! … Continue reading →

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Hiking the Arenal Volcano

Posted on May 27, 2015 by isherri

Our first excursion in Costa Rica sounded so simple and  was actually so extreme, I was a little concerned the hike up the volcano might kill me! For our final activity I’d booked a package tour that included both a hike to the … Continue reading →

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What Goes Up Must Come Down… One Way or Another!

Posted on May 26, 2015 by isherri

One of the reasons we met in Costa Rica, other than the ridiculously low airfare and my attempt to maintain my diamond status on Delta, was to try the zip lining. Jenni had been in Hawaii and was a big … Continue reading →

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The Day I Discovered Bliss

Posted on May 25, 2015 by isherri

Jenni and I met for breakfast and to do a little work. We crossed a few items off our list of “things that must be done” and ran up to the reception area to buy some ponchos just in time … Continue reading →

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Breakfast at the Arenal Manoa Resort in Costa Rica

Posted on May 24, 2015 by isherri

Our rooms were very far apart. Jenni’s room was right next to the restaurant. My room was much further, around the corner and up a hill. Jenni and I had planned to meet for breakfast at 8, but since I … Continue reading →

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My Ride to La Fortuna

Posted on May 23, 2015 by isherri

Since I’d killed my iPhone on the way to Costa Rica, I had no way of communicating once I arrived. It kinda makes me laugh to think of all the times I’ve been out with friends and didn’t have a … Continue reading →

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Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

Posted on May 23, 2015 by isherri

My weekend in Costa Rica started with a long day of transportation. I drove to my sister’s house because I had to take the Metro to Union Station. She lives across the street from the Crystal City Metro stop. Luckily, my sweetheart … Continue reading →

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Three AM Comes Early, My Friends

Posted on February 20, 2015 by isherri

I’d pre arranged a ride to the airport and they were supposed to pick me up between 3:00 and 3:30. Even though I’d set my alarm for 2:30 I found myself wide awake at 2 am. The four hours of … Continue reading →

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1 Day in Istanbul Part 2

Posted on February 17, 2015 by isherri

After our visit to the Basilica Cistern, Hakan took us to a pottery factory so we could learn a bit more about how they make the amazing Turkish tiles. We’d seen them throughout the day and they were absolutely amazing. … Continue reading →

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1 Day in Instanbul Part 1

Posted on February 17, 2015 by isherri

Before I flew to Istanbul, I purchased a tour on Viator. It seemed as though my Hilton was not terribly close to the old part of town and I didn’t want to have to worry about how to find my way … Continue reading →

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