Blogs from Limón, Costa Rica, Central America Caribbean - page 46

I am just getting to the blog, my life has been very hectic, since I have returned from Africa. All of you know I am trying to do something, in an effort to help that regional hospital in Ethiopia. ( I mentioned it in my blog, the hospital in BahirDar). I want to make a small difference there and bring some very basic things, such as a laundry system and privacy curtains. Like with any project, it takes time and effort to move forward. I am very excited about some possible options to really impact a few people's lives. With a little luck and prayers, and maybe, with the help of many, we can get something done. So, forgive my falling behind on the blog. Costa Rica is green. That is the easiest way to describe ... read more

Tomorrow we go to Cahuita!!! I can't wait. Dave has been looking at his Lonely Planet guide (get it, it's worth the cost) to plan out our stay. They even have a reserve and beachside trail. Sweet. I'm in a daze though, I guess research-shock is the right phrase. Just because I am so out of it from staring all day everyday at lizards haha. Glad that a change is coming... PS - Don't just write, ACT.... read more

Church was interesting. It´s beautiful inside, with chandeliers and frescoes on the wall. It is not like the traditional Catholic environment. A random street dog ran back and forth through the church a couple of times…only in Costa Rica. Yes, they took the sacrament and the priest gave the homily. We even knelt to pray. But it was also mixed with a more laid-back contemporary feel. The music was amazing. They played classical and acoustic guitars. I loved listening to their songs, because it was bright and uplifting. It mad me smile. Sadly, the only part I could join in was the “Alleluias.” I felt like Mr. Bean. Jaja, not really. It was almost comical, when the family squeezed into the row. It was the dad, the mom, me, Mati, and Jorge (su novio). In a ... read more

"Pura Vida" or "pure life," that´s what you see and hear everywhere in Costa Rica. And I can understand why.... I have never seen a country with such concentrated natural beauty. Painted green with rainforests and fringed with white-sand beaches.... In a word, it´s gorgeous! Costa Rica is very different from the rest of the places I´ve visited in Central America. First, it caters more to tourists, hence it is filled with many more tourists and more Americans than I´ve seen anywhere else. Second, poverty is not as strong or as evident. Third, there is more care and conservation of natural resources, less littering, etc. Fourth, so many people speak English, they are actually surprised when I speak Spanish! Lastly... Probably because of all the tourism, Costa Rica feels more diverse, but almost lacking in a ... read more

The Stormy clowds really kicked in this morning, and with that the Surf, I awoke in my hammock about 6am at sunset to the crashing of the waves. I took this shot from the playarita resturant, the same place I listened to a live reagee band last night. I love the name of the boat.... read more