Sam's rice volcano with shrimp as the lava

February 29th 2008
Our friends from California, Todd and Nancy, arrived last week for a 20-day vacation! We decided to join them for their first stop - Arenal Volcano. It had been dormant for 300 years until it erupted unexpectedly in 1968 (killing 85 people in the process). Since then, it has been spewing lava, gas, ash, and hot boulders off and on. It is apparently the largest or second largest active volcano ... read more

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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 techn... ... read more

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Steve and Nancy Struthers

Struthers Family

After more than 25 very wonderful and fulfilling years living, working and raising our two boys in Minnesota, we have decided to relocate to New Zealand - specifically the Hutt Valley just outside Wellington, on the southern part of the North Island. Nancy will be working as a General Practitioner (family physician) at Hutt Union Community Health Centre. Steve will be... not sure yet, though initially serving as chauffeur, cook, etc. and volunteering in the community. Feel free to leave comments if you have reactions or questions about our adventure.... full info

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