http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Cassy/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Cassy en-us Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:00:40 +0000 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:00:40 +0000 Hi guys I promised some photos from our trip around so here they are Much lovecass http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Nicaragua/blog-328323.html Hello beautiful people We are on the side of the world that makes us happiest and enjoying life it is awesome being married to the man I love life is so exciting and we make a great pair of 'camotes.' We miss you guys particularly those who made us feel welcomed again in NZ and who contributed to the good parts of our visit there For the people who aren't from NZ I've attached photos from ou http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/blog-312578.html AND THE BEGINNING OF ANOTHER INCREDIBLE LIFELONG ONEThank you to everyone who supported us along the way from the beginning of Cassys proposed trip through South America to not getting past Costa Rica her meeting the tico of her dreams and to the beginning of a blissful marriage.All our loveCassy and Randall http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/blog-231362.html Hey guysI hope you are all well. I can finally send you all some photos and catch you up on whats been happening since the last blog.In brief email me if you want more details and dont forget to tell me your news tooI moved out of Funky Monkey around new years after finding a lovely house to rent in Santa Teresa. At the same time I started a serious relationship with my friend Randall a ti http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Costa-Rica/Alajuela/La-Fortuna/blog-132761.html Hi everyoneThere is not much to tell except that I am still having a blast back in Santa Teresa and enjoying spending more time here with friends.Im currently living and working at the Funky Monkey Lodge. The house we had paid for happened to be moved in by a bunch of other people while I was in Ecuador and my friend was in Mexico. The landlord seemed to think he could get away with the two set http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Costa-Rica/Puntarenas/Mal-Pais/blog-113835.html Ive made it back home to Costa Rica and will update you even if you dont want it since I have free internet in San Jose. Well what a mission It started yesterday in Ecuador when I picked up my new passport after the other one was stolen. My credit card hadnt arrived yet but they can send that to me in Costa Rica. Anyway they were all doom and gloom at the South African consulate tellin http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Costa-Rica/San-Jose/blog-105874.html I feel like such a loser keeping on updating you guys with no photos but Im bored so like to write and dont worry those pics are being developed right nowThe last few days Ive been travelling Ecuador seeing the most popular parts of the central Andes bit.Otavalo north of Quito was a fantastic couple of days in which I splashed out at a truly beautiful hostel Cabaas el Rocio. For those o http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Ecuador/Centre/Banos/blog-104974.html How did I come to be staying inside a volcanic craterWell I walked a few kms up the side of a mountain close to Mitad del Mundo came to a ridge looked down into a pit of cloud then descended 300m along an extremely steep rocky path into the crater and discovered it housed a bunch of farms and a lovely hostal. This crater is called Puluahua and is one of only two craters in the world t http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Ecuador/North/Quito/blog-104234.html La Mitad del Mundo city and monument are not as exciting as youd think really. Most interesting was tagging along on a tour at the ethnographic museum and learning about the diversity of Ecuadors indigenous cultures. From hispanic fishermen to afroecuatorians to amazonians to chino highlanders. Its amazing the differences and the histories.So after spending a pretty boring time at Cuidad De http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Ecuador/North/Quito/blog-104232.html 2 days ago the day after I arrived in Ecuador I was walking down a popular tourist street in Quito city with my backpack complete with all my belongings expect my clothes. I felt something drip onto my shorts as I walked but ignored it until a man came up and said excuse me you have something on your shorts can I help you remove it I was surprised he would bother but was like um... ok http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Ecuador/North/Quito/blog-102449.html Qu qu quWow so much to tell. Best place to start is the beginning rightWell I have to say I have two very comfortable hours in which to write because the nice man at San Jose airport in costa rica gave me a window seat alone with double leg room. Really pays to be tall here sometimesOk so you probably really want to know whats going on.Last week on wednesday 1st Nov my good http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Ecuador/North/Quito/blog-102443.html So here's the dealio right now. Ali and Jo have left Santa Teresa and will go to Ecuador this friday starting work at the wildlife sanctuary there on monday. Now GUESS WHAT I've decided to stay in costa rica for another month I've found a house I can live in for FREE and share with my mexican friend Sheila and an american guy. Right on the beach hot water tv beautiful wooden a http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Costa-Rica/Puntarenas/Mal-Pais/blog-98208.html Hi allWell I dragged myself down to the internet cafe to let you know that we're spending a great few days about 5 on the Caribbean coastI'm telling you it was hard since I was in a hammock in the sun with the cool breeze blowing through the palm trees as I looked out towards the blue blue ocean and waves breaking over the coral reef...So yes we are literally hanging out here at an awesome h http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Costa-Rica/Limon/Puerto-Viejo-de-Talamanca/Rockin-Js/blog-94908.html Hello allBeen out of contact for a couple of weeks cos I was working at our second animal rescue centre Centro De Rescate Las Pumas. We arrived there two weeks ago after leaving Tamarindo and met up with our friend Jo who had been working there two months. Well the people were lovely and we did have some great animal experiences. Spending time with Jaguars and Pumas was unforgettable it http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Costa-Rica/Guanacaste/blog-93815.html It was independance day in Costa Rica today. And a very peaceful independance it was too. Flag displays and school children marching down the street at night with lanterns and playing drums. Independance was peacefully declared for Central America by Guatemala i think it was and Costa Rica has not had an army for the last 50 years so the country has an incredibly peaceful feeling There is http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Costa-Rica/Puntarenas/Mal-Pais/blog-91086.html Yes I'm almost ashamed to say we're in Tamarindo without a doubt the most american like touristy big real estate business town in Costa Rica. But we do have to see all we can seeOur trip here from Santa Teresa was interesting enough. Seriously Ali and I as I think I've said before have been so lucky travelling around here. Always getting just the right bus perfect timing meeting great http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Costa-Rica/Guanacaste/Tamarindo/blog-90643.html Hey allSorry been out of touch for a while. Internet is expensive and slow here and i guess you were getting sick of sunset photos at Santa Teresa. So on to a different place MontezumaAli and tripped there for a day from Santa Teresa last week just for something different and we had heard the waterfalls there were incredible.Montezuma is a funky little town only about 1.5hrs from Santa Tere http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Costa-Rica/Puntarenas/Montezuma/blog-90449.html Ok guys I know a few of you have been waiting for a few of these photos so here goes...We're staying at an amazing hostel called 'Brunela' which is the spanish feminine version of the name Bruce and also the name of the leading lady in a novel written by the owner go figure... Since we're here for a few weeks Juan the owner is only charging us 4 a night for which we get the BEST coffe http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Costa-Rica/Puntarenas/Mal-Pais/blog-87650.html Hi allI'm back in Santa Teresa again what can I say we love this place which means I can blog to my hearts content.So here goes.. A photo update of Profelis the centre Ali and I have just left after working and doing research there for the last month. We had very rewarding experiences at Profelis enjoying the company of wonderful likeminded people who were willing to share all manner http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Costa-Rica/Puntarenas/Mal-Pais/blog-87641.html Ali turns 20 today Feliz CumpleanosWe're at the beach again to celebrate see the photo... looking blissfully happy http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Costa-Rica/Puntarenas/Mal-Pais/blog-84571.html