Central America
(All Central America Entries)
Costa Rica’s Four-Star Locals
November 23, 2008 ·
There are certain things I get when I take advantage of local travel outriggers vs. large corporate hotel chains. On my solo trip to Costa Rica I wanted a taste of both. I visited Playa Hermosa first, and my local guide and surf coach Gaby took me places I’m sure I never would have gone had I stayed at a large hotel chain.
The first experience was going with Gaby on a river hike, where we ducked spider webs and vines and found a shed tarantula skin. The winding stream took us to a collection of smooth, pooling... [Read more]
The Iguana Lodge in Costa Rica (video podcast)
November 17, 2008 ·
Today is Costa Rica and seeing all the zoo animals I could fit into my camera’s viewfinder. I also had a moment between horseback rides, beach combing and releasing turtles into the the sea with Lauren of the Iguana Lodge in the Osa Peninsula 15 minutes outside of Puerto Jimenez in Costa Rica. She points out some of the highlights of the locale, lodge and surrounding area — which I loved.
If in Costa Rica, I recommend a camera with a dry bag and the spirit of adventure. Please note that baby turtle... [Read more]
The Rain in Costa Rica
October 22, 2008 ·
The rain came down in torrents that I want to describe as mythical, but I will just call it buckets. Lightning flashed and for a few moments the jungle wildlife hushed under the will of Mother Nature.
I was again stranded in the rain in Costa Rica, this time on horseback. “Chocolate,” my trusty steed spoke no English so all my “Giddyups” and “Would you freaking move” fell upon native speaking ears. Chocolate was more interested in grazing than getting a drenched gringo out of... [Read more]