Background: Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong technology and tourism sectors. The standard of living is relatively high. Land ownership is widespread.
May 10th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Arenal Kate: After such a wonderful time in Montverde but feeling a little tour guided and wildlife watching out we decided to head for La Fortuna which is home to one of Costa Rica's active volcanos' Vol ... 12 photos[full story]
April 28th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Arenal Von Tortuguero ging es ins Landesinnere zum Vulkan .
Nach der abenteurllichen Fahrt mit dem Bananenboot, ging es weiter mit dem Bus zum Arenal. Schon von Weitem konnten wir die Umrisse des Kegel erke ... 1 photos[full story]
April 18th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela While moving to a new country, city, or neighbourhood can be extremely exciting; the act of actually packing, hauling, and transporting one's worldly possessions has the well earned reputation of bein ... 30 photos[full story]
April 18th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » San Ramon As someone who has spent most of his life in cities and college towns, it remains an unexpected turn to own an organic coffee and fruit farm. These are THE crops of Costa Rica and before tourism and f ... 4 photos[full story]
April 6th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Arenal There was a slight hitch on our first full day in San Jose resulting in Hugh and I having to spend another night there while the rest of the group headed off first thing in the morning to La Fortuna i ... 4 photos[full story]
April 3rd 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Arenal Hello.
We arrived safe and sound in Costa Rica San Jose, what feels like ages ago now, but in actual fact was only Yesterday. It did however take us 3 plane rides to get here so no wonder it feels ... [full story]
April 10th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela Moi! Olen yllatten jo Costa Ricassa. Aloin selvittaa mahdollisuuksia lentaa Etela-Amerikan pohjoisosan yli heti saavuttuani Argentiinaan maaliskuun alussa, koska juuri silloin Ecuador ja Venezuela sii ... [full story]
March 19th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela It’s been a while since we’ve updated our blog. So much has transpired since our last posting. I thought I would start with a quick trip we took during Grayson’s Easter break. Kil ... 8 photos[full story]
March 31st 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Arenal Wow!
Es ist dunkel, wir steigen aus dem Auto aus, stolpern ueber die Bruecke und schon gehts los mit Eruption um Eruption, knallroten Lawastroemen und einem fantastischen Sternenhimmel ueber uns.. ... 1 photos[full story]
March 20th 2008Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » San Ramon Yes, I realize it's been a very long time since I've updated this blog, but today I realized a new benefit to keeping it updated more frequently. This morning as I went to greet a Canadian family who ... 2 photos[full story]
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