departing the vessel

beachside bliss

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January 9th 2011
As the sun blared down upon me a million thoughts raced through my head. Where was I going and what was my adventure? It only took me 5 weeks to make up my mind! As I stood on the beach at Herradua waiting for the boat with my pack filled to the brim, I was both sad and excited. Sad to be leaving 5 weeks worth of wonderful company, fun and peace and excited to be starting my adventure. I was o ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Montezuma

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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