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First full day in Atenas

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January 20th 2011
It was wonderful to wake up around 5:30 this morning to the sounds of so many different birds. In the background I heard an occasional truck braking and a neighbor dog barking but the birds were chattering up a storm....or was it just babble? FYI...I posted some new photos last night in case you're interested. Overnight I had all my windows were open and the ceiling fan on high and both mad ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Alajuela » Atenas

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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