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Getting Ready for Easter
April 8, 2014The week leading up to Easter Sunday, known as ‘Semana Santa’ in Costa Rica, is one of the countries most important…
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Cartago: Costa Rica’s Hidden Treasure
July 1, 2013Costa Rica, which means “rich coast” in Spanish, is a country filled with natural wonders. The nation is also known for…
Read MoreUjarras Ruins
February 6, 2007These ruins are right in my backyard, but of course it took me a year-and-a-half to get there to see them. However, it was worth the wait! The remains of this old church sit in the Orosi Valley (Cartago Province) facing the Tapanti Mountains.
Read MoreRomeria
August 1, 2006Wow. I have so much I want to write about. But…I’m out of time. I’m headed back to Puerto Viejo with a volunteer. Things are finally calming down around the house a bit. We interviewed a security guard this weekend. I tell ya, that’s a conversation I never expected to have! “Hello sir. Do you have a gun? How big is it? Do you know how to use it? Can you promise not to shoot us?”
Read MoreJuan Santamaria Day
April 17, 2006As if Easter Week (Semana Santa) were not long enough, we have another holiday to celebrate today. It was actually supposed…
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