A view from the ridge

Surprise ride in Monteverde

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July 19th 2011
Geo: 10.3041, -84.798Day Two: The interior of the house isn't especially well insulated, so everyone woke up when Alex started scooting around. He and dad went out on the balcony to check out the morning activity. They soon had a visitor. There is a resident cat. This seems perfectly natural given the large number of free-roaming dogs we saw trotting around the streets on our way to Mon ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica

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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