Blogs from Central America Caribbean - page 1879

Hiked to a waterfall with Grace and Melissa today. Lots of sweating, and lots of uphill, but SO VERY worth it. Tomorrow, headed to Granada! Love you all- Peep some photos! ... read more

So on we went to the laid-back vibe that constitutes the town of Puerto Viejo, part of the slightly notorious Limon province (after the rafting, the tour company - and this is part of the $80 deal - take you on to your chosen next destination). We pass some pretty basic homes and buildings on the way: img=http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/julespenk/Jules%20and%20Sofie%20in%20the%20Americas/2%20-%20Costa%20Rica/3%20-%20Rio%20Pacuare/IMG_7692.jpg img=http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/julespenk/Jules%20and%20Sofie%20in%20the%20Americas/2%20-%20Costa%20Rica/3%20-%20Rio%20Pacuare/IMG_7693.jpg img=http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/julespenk/Jules%20and%20Sofie%20in%20the%20Americas/2%20-%20Costa%20Rica/3%20-%20Rio%20Pacuare/IMG_7694.jpg Enjoying a beer. img=http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/julespenk/Jules%20and%20Sofie%20in%20the%20Americas/2%20... read more

We have been in construction for a month and things are going well. Although that may be difficult to tell from the photos We are almost finished with all the bathrooms, since the tile is going up, which means we will be done within the week The kitchen even started yesterday -(see pics of the guys using the grinder below). It looks like we may eve start the pool next week!!! Hopefully this keeps moving smoothly. Exterior of new bathrooms Supplies Tiling Begins Actually beginning to look like something More disaster picsclea... read more

I flew down to St. Maarten via Toronto the week of Nov. 11-18 for a much-appreciated vacation. Two reasons for going: to attend Sonya and Kevin's wedding and to spend some time with Sarah. Sarah is living in St. Maarten teaching at an international school on the Dutch side so acted as host and tour guide for the group that flew in, which included Sonya and Kevin, Wendy, John, Kevin and myself. It was my first time in the Caribbean and I think it was much better than staying at an all-inclusive resort because I got to experience more of the island. Equipped with my new waterproof Pentax (which should outlast my previous 3 cameras which met their end on beaches) I got lots of pics including beach and underwater shots. By the way, on a ... read more

After a long, hot and sweaty journey from Costa Rica we made it across the border and into the port town of San Jorge in Nicaragua where we caught the ferry to Isla de Ometepe. The island looks the most impressive from the mainland as it is made up of two volcanoes joined in the middle with a small strip of land in between, pretty stunning. After a good nights sleep we ventured off for a day of exploring the island on a local's moped that he graciously hired to us for the day (Nick wanted to go for the more poweful dirt track bike but I had my reservations after seeing how the locals drive). Our first stop was to a beach and a nearby lagoon whereupon we discovered we had a puncture in our ... read more