Checking and rechecking…Errors are to be expected from governmental agencies…Waiving Part B Medicare…
New sprouts on a coffee bean plant. "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa Rica" Although this Flame Tree appears to sprout bananas,...
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Traipsing around the town…Why visit Atenas?…
This morning when I perused through our photos to see what to post, I stumbled across this funny photo showing my hands...
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Celebrations in Costa Rica…Cultures National Day…
This reminded me of the "Tilt-A-Whirl" at Disneyland (in my youth). Tom remembered it as a "Sit and Spin." "Sightings from the...
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A special story about a precious little life…”Small Things”…
This is the video we took yesterday when a little Flycatcher hit the glass wall, was knocked unconscientious, and made every attempt...
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How much have we spent on groceries in Costa Rica thus far, as compared to other countries?
Rest Ding Wong restaurant next to a souvenir shop and next, a salon in Atenas. "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa Rica" A...
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Gorgeous flowers…Budgeting this way of life…Comfort food recipe for a low carb diet…
Lipstick palm in the yard. The owners, Bev and Sam have these on the grounds of their fabulous home in Kauai Hawaii which formerly...
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Forgetfulness and aging…A story from long ago changing our lives…
Photo of the railroad guys at the train station. Year unknown. "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa Rica" This is a Clay...
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Culture, fun facts, odd facts and superstitions in Costa Rica… on Friday, the 13th…More historical photos…
In Costa Rica...could this be one of the first Foosball/football/soccer games? "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa Rica" Another little bird was lost when...
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Shopping done… Not always easy from afar… The big balance is now due for the Antarctica cruise…Ouch!
*Please see our comments below as to these included photos. Puente Ferrocarril Rio Grande Museum in Atenas. "Sightings from the Veranda in...
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Is Tom procrastinating?…Shopping, his nemesis…
Pelican resting on a log on a pond at Zoo Ave, the bird sanctuary. "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa Rica" It...
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