There are no shortages of wildlife adventures in Costa Rica. In the span of just one day, Jim picked up his shorts off the floor to find a snake napping in them, then later watched a scorpion strut across the terrace while he stretched before bed. That was right after he saw the biggest possum he’s ever seen trying to cross the terrace.
Read MoreThere is a reason the must-sees are must-sees. They often are amazing experiences. And of course, if you only have a week or two of vacation, what choice do you have? See the must-sees, follow the path, maximize the big chunk of cash you’re plopping down for your vacation! We still do a lot of those things, too, but we have the luxury of going a step further and not wearing ourselves out in the process.
Read MoreAfter six weeks of bouncing around week-to-week seeing friends and family in the states, it feels nice to be settled for a month. Waking up with the sun, sitting in our outdoor living room, sipping my tea, and watching the abundance of wildlife around with the ocean in the background is just where I want to be. It just feels soul-soothing.
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