Blogs from Jaco, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America Caribbean - page 3

My mystery has been solved...the creature that comes out only after dark is a ----frog; but not like our frogs, MUCH LOUDER, FOR A LOT LONGER; gives you the creeps. Honestly, last night I could swear that whatever it was, because I didn't know what it was at the time, was going to come right through the screen. The reason I now know it is a frog or many of them is because last night when I went to bed I heard my only neighbor Rob outside and yelled out to him, through the screen, asking him if he knew what would be making all these terrible sounds I'd been hearing. Of course the dam frog or frogs didn't make a peep while we were talking. Anyway, that is his theory and I like it so ... read more

Arrived here safe and sound after flying with Spirit Airlines that was reported to be an awful airlines to fly with. I found them efficient, helpful, to a fault, courteous and had a sense of humor - something like our WestJet. You CANNOT go over their baggage limit otherwise you pay BIG dollars, which unfortunately meant I could bring almost nothing in the forty lb limit but it WAS cheap. Francisco met me at the airport. Francisco is a young man of about 42 married with one child, that the people who own the house I am renting have hired to look after the place for them. Francisco is nothing short of amazing and I could not have been successful in transitioning into the place without his help. I would not be able to send this ... read more

The next part of our road trip brought us to Jaco. A bustling little town on the Pacific Ocean, half way down the coast. The beach in my opinion wasn't as nice as Tamarindo, but stunning sunsets and great little town. Out friend from Alejuala came and visited us for a night, and we had a good time with him hanging by the pool and he took us to a little ice cream store called Pop's. Reminded me of a Costa Rican version of Dairy Queen. We met up with our new friends and they invited us to go zip lining with them. When they first invited us, I said “sure!" then proceeded to lose 2 night’s sleep. On the day of the terrifying event, I had pretty much convinced myself i wasn’t going to go. ... read more

The only thing I had planned for our last full day in Costa Rica was driving to San Jose to stay the night before the early flight home. When I woke up I was anxious to do something. Poor Sophie… she never really had any time to relax. She is a great sport though and was completely on board with driving down to Manuel Antonio and give it another try. Excited to get going we hustled through breakfast and back to the room to pack our things. With all of the souvenirs I was surprise that I was able to zip up my suitcase, I only take a carryon refusing to check a bag. We loaded up our suitcases into the SUV, checked out and were on our way. The first stop was at the River ... read more

Here is a collection of pictures about stuff we've noticed about coming to Costa Rica.... read more