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Taking the Long Way Home

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

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!

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

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

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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