The show must go on

Costa Rica. Day 9. You make the earth move.

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November 19th 2007
Day 9 - You make the earth move. About 2:30 am, the bed starts rolling. But I'm from L.A. I know the drill. I curl in a ball, put a pillow over my head. It’s not much protection if the roof comes crashing down, but it does provide some protection if things start flying across the room—nothing does. I wait for the rocking to cease. It does, but not before the power goes out. I feel a ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Jaco

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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