Gentle musings on a quiet day…A walk along the steep road in the neighborhood…
Each home in our gated community has exquisite and well-maintained landscaping befitting the rainforest surroundings. We don't always live in such desirable...
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A magical cloud experience in the mountains of Atenas Costa Rica…
Moment by moment, the clouds grew thicker and thicker. "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa Rica" Tom was standing on the veranda...
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We rented a car for the remaining period in Costa Rica…Until November 22, 2017…
I've been anxious to get photos of unusual frogs in Costa Rica, especially the colorful species. But that will have to wait...
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Learning to speak a little Spanish in town…Nature along the way…
Check out those ears. They certainly were flicking back and forth when we stopped to say "hola!" "Sightings from the Veranda in...
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It’s time to start planning clothing for the Antarctica cruise… Different for us than most other travelers…
This is a variety of Bromelaid. This stunning bloom is located on the grounds of the villa is over-the-top! "Sightings from the Veranda...
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Limitations…Living within our means…Not always easy…
View from the chaise lounges of the pool, the Jacuzzi to the left, and beyond it, the cold plunge pool. Nice. "Sightings...
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Future world travelers…What does it take besides a willingness to “let go”?..
Ulysses, the groundskeeper, brought us these fresh limes this morning plucked from a tree on the property. There's an electric juicer...
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A dream kitchen adds to the experience in Costa Rica…
The end of the island with the sinks has a stepped-down countertop with a shorter barstool. This spot is ideal for sitting...
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Finally, we booked 32 nights in Buenos Aires…The details for making this cost effective booking transpire…
Pool view at the Prodeo Hotel. "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa Rica" Cows resting in the pasture as seen from the...
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All new photos of the interior of the villa…Making appointments and taking care of business…
The view of the main pool from the master bedroom. These sliding doors and others on the adjacent wall open wide with...
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