It has been a very busy few weeks which has put me a bit behind in writing my blog. With Thanksgiving and many guests and friends here over the past few weeks, I’ve barely had time to check my email, let alone update my blog. My original intention was to start this blog entry by announcing (unofficially, of course) the end of the rainy season in Costa Rica given it has not rained in the past week and an half or so. Well, with the rain last night, today and this evening, my intended announcement may have been premature. Yes, it [View Full Entry]

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Wow, what a busy few weeks! Plenty of guests, plenty of friends and plenty of Turkey!! Finally, after being here for several months, I decided one afternoon to take a walk down to the Barranca River which runs near my property. There is another river (I think it is a different river but I’m not sure) up above me but the hike is more difficult. The dogs decided they would follow me, which was nice actually, as they kept up with me, and most importantly, stayed out of the water. It was a nice downhill hike perhaps a half mile first [View Full Entry]

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Today I write you from Bogota, Columbia, yes, BOGOTA. I am visiting a friend here. Yes, my travel blog is primarily and usually about Costa Rica but it’s my blog and I’ll write what I %$$#%%# please! Actually, I figured since I was away from the farm (literally) for a few days, why not write about a different place and then be fresh next time for another entry on Costa Rica? So here goes…. I didn’t know much about Bogota or Columbia in general before visiting here except some of the intimidating things I’ve heard about: 1. 1/3 or more of [View Full Entry]

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I will work my way back from today, Sunday, through much of a busy few weeks and back again to Sunday! Sunrise/breakfast…. Today I woke up at 5:30am—definitely early for me! However, the sun was coming up and there was barely a cloud in the sky. What a bright crisp morning it was here! Makes the move here with all of the trials and tribulations (more about that later) worth it! This has been a very busy few weeks with non-stop guests every day, touring around, finalizing some of the work around the house and finally settling into a routine. I [View Full Entry]

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This blog entry does not have a theme—not that any of my other blog entries have had themes—rather, it is a collection of ideas or items that I have noticed this past week. PLEASE NOTE: I have a new email address: ANDREW4CR@GMAIL.COM More on the people… I again this week have focused my thoughts on the people who live around me, mostly by observing and wondering what they are thinking, and of course, what they think of me. I have come up with a few conclusions this week. I don’t know how accurate my conclusions are, and certainly others’ opinions will [View Full Entry]

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I only have a few subjects to write about today, in fact, one of them I didn’t even write! To start with, I want to clear up the many inquiries I have had on what a “casado” is. I’ve reprinted an article from an online newspaper, “AM Costa Rica,” in its entirety as I think this should be the last word on the infamous “casado.” Reprinted from AM Costa Rica (10/28/05).... Article (and pictures) from AM Costa Rica removed due to a threatening email I received for my reprinting of their article (I did give full credit of course)! By [View Full Entry]

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This is a multifaceted blog entry, yes by choice, not by necessity. I think it is because I have been thinking about many things as of late and wish to share them. If I get long-winded, someone let me know! San Jose trip I know I mentioned numerous times that I would be spending a few days in San Jose conducting meetings regarding our bed & breakfast. That was last week. It was a good week overall though a few things made it tough to get through. For one, I developed a rotten cold just before leaving on this trip so [View Full Entry]

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I just had to write a quick blog update tonight before this highly exciting information left my brain! Oh, Osita! Tonight I went outside to give Osita and Reina their “mid-evening” snack (usually a dog biscuit), and found Reina immediately perched by our back door. However, Osita was not to be found and calling her did not bring her out of wherever she was. I waited a few minutes, then looked around the house calling her name repeatedly and still could not find her. Finally, I went to the back door where Reina was anxiously awaiting her treat and alas, there [View Full Entry]

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This week was exciting if for only one reason: the workers and I saw a huge Toucan on a branch in a tree in our front valley! There is a picture of a toucan. No, the picture is not of the toucan I saw because by the time I was able to run into the house and get my camera, s/he was long gone. However, this picture is almost exactly what it looked like. Pretty amazing! I am told it is fairly rare to see toucans in this part of Costa Rica, but I am hoping we see more of them [View Full Entry]

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“Rainy days and Mondays always….” and Tuesday through Sunday as well Yep, it is raining here. My guess is two inches a day but don’t quote me on that. I need to find a rain meter. Yes, I know it does rain in many places throughout the world, but frankly, I’m not used to two seasons—rainy and dry—rather, four seasons! I won’t miss the snow in the northeast this winter though. While many of you are clearing the snow off of your cars or facing higher oil and electric bills (sorry!), I’ll be here sitting outside looking at the crisp blue [View Full Entry]

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