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This blog started off in 2007 when we spent a month in beautiful Costa Rica.

Stay tuned for out next big trip to Mexico, Guatemala and Belize.

We are going on a grand adventure to tour the Mayan ruins, see the jungles and play on the beaches.

Airfare is booked, and we are both super excited.

We leave on May 1, 2009 - First stop Mexico City!

UPDATE - November 25, 2009.

After having to reschedule our trip due to the outbreak of H1N1 in May, we are now scheduled to leave on our holiday on November 27, 2009!!! Finally!!! Our trip had to be somwhat condensed, so we are now only going to Mexico. Ironically, after post-poning the trip so as not to get swine flu, Jenny is now recovering from said flu. What an ordeal that was! She has been sick since the beginning of November and is now finally starting to recover. Luckily, she only had a relatively mild case and is no longer contagious!

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By TicoTime
March 11th 2009

Yucatan North North America » Mexico » Yucatán

Well, we've bought tickets and confirmed time off work. It's official, we're going to the Yucatan. Seventeen days of sun, surf, sand, jungles, Meso-American temples and ruins, spicy food, chicken buses, beachside cabinas, Espanol... Ahhh, Central America! Anyways, this post is to publish our tentative schedule. This is where we would like to solicit experience and suggestions from those who know the region. For instance, let us know if we're stretching ourselves thin or not taking enough time in a certain region/city. Or if it looks doable! May 1 - May 17, 2009 Day 1: Calga [View Full Entry]

By TicoTime
January 2nd 2009

New Year's in Nelson North America » Canada » British Columbia » Nelson

This is actually hard work
First time riding in powder snow, Jenny learns that this snowboarding thing can be pretty tough sometimes!

Hi Everyone, Wanted to update you with our discovery of a new favourite (local) vacation spot. We went for snowboarding but fell in love with Nelson's charm and scenery. Locals are super friendly and there are so many neat little boutique shops and a variety of interesting restaurants. Our favourite spot was a diner called 'The Outer Clove,' where they feature -- you guessed it -- a garlic inspired menu. All I can say is, this joint is so far off the hook it's fantastic. We went twice. Jenny had a delectable curry dish one time and a falafel wrap the [View Full Entry]

By TicoTime
May 27th 2007

So many birds....so many names Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » La Fortuna

Catarata de Rio La Fortuna I
A 70m sparkling ribbon of pure water, cascades down from on high.

Catarata de Rio La Fortuna I A 70m sparkling ribbon of pure water, cascades down from on high.Yesterday Jenny and I were determined to make it to the La Fortuna waterfall, and that we did. After paying a moderate entry fee (3,500 colones each) we walked down the trail to the falls. The LP guide book claims it´s rather challenging, ´think stairmaster with a view´but it´s really not difficult at all. There´s concrete steps! The whole way! On the way back up, Jenny was able to easily keep ahead of some reasonably fit-looking local guys, food poisoning and all. Part way [View Full Entry]

By TicoTime
May 26th 2007

Food Poisoning and Rivers Running Brown Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » La Fortuna

Immaculate Scenery
Caño Negro, in all its glory.

Food Poisoning and Rivers Running Brown Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » La Fortuna By TicoTime May 26th 2007 Immaculate Scenery Caño Negro, in all its glory.Recall how we gushed about the best meal we´d had in the Teatro Nacional, in San José? Well we´ve been gushing for days, and paying for it aplenty. The entire time in the Caribbean side and our journey back to La Fortuna was fraught with headaches (of the loco local type and other of the melon kind) and stomach pains and let´s not forget, diarreha. Jenny got the worst of it. That´s because it [View Full Entry]

By TicoTime
May 22nd 2007

Holy Snappin! Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Limón » Cahuita

My Friend and Escort on the Reef
While Jenny built a sandcastle in the black sand of Playa Negra, this canine stood sentinel. Then Jen sent her off to check up on me, and then I had a new friend.

My Friend and Escort on the Reef While Jenny built a sandcastle in the black sand of Playa Negra, this canine stood sentinel. Then Jen sent her off to check up on me, and then I had a new friend.Travelling around this wonderful country has taught us some interesting things about ourselves, chiefly among which we are mountain people as opposed to beach people. Not that we don't like the beach, because it's great, but we feel more at home in the mountains. There just seems to be more to see and do. And it's cheaper. The trip here was [View Full Entry]

By TicoTime
May 20th 2007

Small World in San José Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José

Two-Day Reunion
Robert, left, and Jenny and myself are flanked by our musical entourage. Fantastico!

Two-Day Reunion Robert, left, and Jenny and myself are flanked by our musical entourage. Fantastico!This morning we went off for the Café Britt coffee tour, in the nearby Heredia area. Initially, we were skeptical about how good of a tour it could be with its (essentially) inner-city location compared to the tours offered in Monteverde. These skepticisms were quickly put to rest, as the tour guides proved enlightening and rather comical. They pointed out the organic procedures and growing arrangements, with other plant life around to enhance sustainability, what with bananas and mangos and mo [View Full Entry]

All organic, shade grown in volcanic soil.

By TicoTime
May 18th 2007

Mixed Feelings on the Capital City Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José

Simon Says...
Simon Bolivar, for the record, is the man in Latin America. If you don't already know, I'm not going to tell you.

Simon Says... Simon Bolivar, for the record, is the man in Latin America. If you don't already know, I'm not going to tell you.Our initial introduction to San Jose was quite interesting, though I suspect rather average. We rolled into the infamous Coca-Cola bus terminal and were immediately beset upon by chants of, "Taxi! Taxi!" At first I tried to look around and get some bearings but the lack of street sinage makes this very difficult... near impossible. So we jumped into one and expected to take off any minute. Not so. After we told him where we were off to, [View Full Entry]

By TicoTime
May 16th 2007

If It Ain´t Broke, Don´t Fix It Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Guanacaste » Samara

Dolphin, off the Port Bow!
They were just too cool.

If It Ain´t Broke, Don´t Fix It Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Samara By TicoTime May 16th 2007 Dolphin, off the Port Bow! They were just too cool.Hello All, We´re still loving our time on the beach here in Samara, and when we realized how sad we were about having to leave, we decided to stay another day. The thought of camping amid torrential downpours, mud, humid tropical heat and most of all, bugs that are out of this world, we made the decision to abort our planned camping trip to Corcovado. Which is somewhat disappointing but we figured [View Full Entry]

By TicoTime
May 12th 2007

Two Beached Lobsters... Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Guanacaste » Samara

Casa del Sol
Jenny´s castle in the sand and sun... a crab moved in shortly to claim it as his own. We allowed it.

Casa del Sol Jenny´s castle in the sand and sun... a crab moved in shortly to claim it as his own. We allowed it.Hola amigas and amigos! The first week in the country, we were positively spoiled, so it makes sense that there must be a (slight) fall from grace somewhere. We got our first taste on a tour to Volcan Arenal. We decided we´d chance the weather (against the recommendation of our guide, Giovani) and take the volcano tour the next day as opposed to right after getting back from Rio Celeste. We were tired, after all, and wanted to [View Full Entry]

Futbol.... GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!

By TicoTime
May 8th 2007

How can you put a price on this? Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Jardins de la Catarata La Paz

Jenny and Poison Dart Frog
Jenny fell in love with this little guy, and it´s easy to see why. They´re so tiny! She said you could see his heart beating away.

How can you put a price on this? Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Jardins de la Catarata La Paz By TicoTime May 8th 2007 Jenny and Poison Dart Frog Jenny fell in love with this little guy, and it´s easy to see why. They´re so tiny! She said you could see his heart beating away.Pura Vida All!!! I can honestly say that I am really starting to get used to this 5.30am get ups!!! Today was THE most AMAZING day!!!!!!!!!!!!! (This is Jenny by the way, I get to write first this time) We started off the day with [View Full Entry]

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