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Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Antigua November 6th 2006

I have to admit things are going pretty well. We have been walking probably close to 13 miles a day...we walk from sun up to sun down. and mom's a trooper. Mom has a really detailed description of our day at Chichi so I'll just hit some of the highlights. I was hoping to get mom on a chicken bus....something that everyone (especially an ex-bus driver) should experience in Central America. But alas she opted not too (which was a wise decision on her part). We still had a lot of the excitement - passing buses going 90K on a blind corner, barely dodging stray dogs, and of course the nascar like approach to the windy mountain passes. But in a shuttle bus you don't have to deal with the kids crawling on your lap and ... read more

here in orosi

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica November 6th 2006

Vista

Our Journey Through Central America

We made it to Orosi and begin class today. We are hoping to learn enough to communicate so we don´t act like complete idiots. Orosi is a very beautiful small town were everyone is nice and happy. The first day we arrived there was a parade and everyone was out on the streets having a great time. Everyday seems to be a party with loud music and laughter. Barely anyone here speaks english, but there is nice tico named adrian that his more than happy to hang out, take us to bars, and talk in english. We have met people from all over the world including sweden, isreal, austria, england, canada, and the U:S. The night before we got here we went out with a tico that works at the hostel and experenced the local nightlife. ... read more

Punta Mona, a Sustainable Version of the Swiss Family Robbinson

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » San José November 6th 2006

Along the trek

Emma Mullen

Hola, I have just returned from one of the most incredible places on earth...Punta Mona. Last monday we loaded in a van and drove five hours across Costa Rica to the Caribbean cost. At last, I caught a glimpse of the ocean. Memories of my past summer in Martha´s Vineyard came flooding back and I felt at home. Standing in the sand, I knew the week ahead was going to be incredible. We were going to spend a week at Punta Mona, a Organic Perma-Culture farm deep in the jungle. To get there, we had to hike four hours. Let me tell you, I am no hiker. I LOVED this hike. It was less of the walking and more of the observation of sloths, howler monkeys, bats, golden orb spiders, caves, islands, tucans, iguanas, and eyelash ... read more

On Being an Innkeeper, etc.

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » San Ramon November 6th 2006

AndrewNCostaRica

It’s that time of year again. In a few weeks, the rainy season should be just a memory and the next six or seven months will be filled with bright sunshine and few clouds. The bumpy dirt road leading to the B&B will become nearly dusty, the green fields surrounding us will eventually turn from a vivid, deep green to something approaching a yellowish brown, and the days will get a bit warmer. As my friends and family in the northeastern U.S. begin to settle in for winter, here we’re getting ready summer. While it wasn’t a particularly bad rainy season, likely due to the lack of hurricanes, thankfully, in the Gulf of Mexico, waking from the rainy season isn’t unlike the arrival of spring in the U.S. It’s as if everything gets a fresh coat ... read more

Granada

Central America Caribbean » Nicaragua » Southern Pacific Coast » Mombacho November 6th 2006

bulary

After 3 great weeks in Costa Rica, I finally moved onto to country #2: Nicaragua. The change was evident right at the border. We all filed off the bus to have our passports checked, and we were swarmed by about 20 little kids, all really skinny and hungry, asking for money for food. All those summers doing camps primed me to have a soft spot for kids, and this was really hard to take, I found it pretty difficult, and I still find this scene haunting me everyday since, again and again. The border took 2 hours, we got on the bus, and Nicaragua´s unfortunant title as the second poorest country in the northern hemisphere was easily identifiable. We passed rows upon rows of tin shacks lining the highway, kids labouring in the fields while their ... read more

On the Road

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Antigua November 5th 2006

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Traveling Mama

I have sat at home helping my three children travel the world. I have loved reading and hearing about all their adventures. You might even say that I have lived vicariously through their travel adventures. I had mentioned to my son Chris that I would love to travel with him sometime. With 2 days off from school and a weekend, I thought it would be the perfect time and he had the perfect location for a long weekend - Antigua, Guatemala. He was there almost 2 years ago and loved it. The next thing I knew, he had booked us on a flight with TACA airlines and we were off. The whole trip was planned in about 8 days. Talk about being spontaneous. I realized as excited as I was, I was also a little nervous ... read more

A visit from my mother in law

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Heredia November 5th 2006

mklein

Rachel and her mother made it down on the 23rd, and for the next week there were three of us living in the house that will be the hotel as soon as we can get my renters out of our house! In many ways Costa Rica was not a surprise to my mother in law, she has been to Caribbean islands in the past and while not an island, Costa Rica has much the same feel as one. Things went relatively smoothly, from the pickup at the airport to accommodations in our house. The only problem that we had was explaining that certain things simply aren’t available here. It took almost a week, but my the end of her visit, rather than saying we would look at another store for an item that likely wasn’t available ... read more

Guatemala con mi Madre

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Antigua November 5th 2006

Senorita

cjschw

My mom and I made a last minute decision to take advantage of her teacher work days and have a short holiday to Guatemala. We have talked about traveling together for years and finally it has happened. We both were extremely excited about this trip for some of the same reasons, as well as different reasons. For me, I was excited to take mom on her own adventure. She has been living vicariously through her children’s travel adventures for the past few years; always helping with flights, with what countries are dangerous, and what souvenirs. Another factor was that while growing up, you spend tons of time with your parents - but as we grow older, we spend less and less time. This trip would be a good chance to spend some quality time together. ... read more

Lessons in Havana

Central America Caribbean » Cuba » Oeste » La Habana November 5th 2006

Ordering a taxi

Cooperman

I’ve been in Havana for the past week, learning Spanish, and much more besides. Cuba is a country which has long fascinated me. It is somewhere which really does look unique in the modern world. Given that Mr Castro does not look in good health, it seems to be about to undergo some change or other pretty soon so I think now is the time to come and see. I’ve managed to get three weeks off work (yay!) and have booked a Spanish course for my first week, and then I’m going to travel freestyle for the other two. I arrived by Virgin Atlantic’s new direct flight from London. OK flight. I had a window seat, but it had no window so I missed seeing the Bahamas. Immigration was as good as could be expected. The ... read more

Onze trots

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » La Fortuna November 5th 2006

Vier op een rij

Monte Terras

Na een half jaar zwoegen en zweten zijn ze dan eindelijk klaar. Onze cabinas ! Het zijn er vier geworden en we zijn er hartstikke trots op. Van gasten krijgen we ook allemaal leuke reacties. Alle cabinas hebben alle hun eigen kleur. Er is 1 muur in een andere kleur geverfd, de rest van de muren zijn zachtgeel. De kleuren zijn oranje, turkoois, roze en lime groen. Lekker vrolijk !... read more

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