Part 1…Kylemore Abbey…A romantic gift lives on…A tough walk required to explore…
This is the over-the-top Kylemore Abbey, a former home, castle, and grounds of a wealthy family in the 1800s. "Fascinating Fact of...
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Missunderstood Heron?…What’s that?…
The scenery of the Killary Fjord directly behind the Misunderstood Heron couldn't have been more breathtaking! "Fascinating Fact of the Day About...
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Colorful Costa Rica depicted in a village church… Check out what we made for dinner!
The church's attendant encouraged us to reach high above a window to capture this beautiful scene in the yard at Iglesia de Catholica...
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A long and harrowing drive on a sightseeing outing on a rainy day…The photos are well worth it!
I walked through the archways in the topiary garden at Senor Scissorhands Topiary Garden in the small town of Zarcero. "Sightings from...
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More photos…The museum at Puente Ferrocarril Rio Grande Atenas… Another power outage…
Juan Ramon showed us a railroad calendar. As Tom went though the pages, month by month, he was excited to find this...
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Part 2… A journey to yesteryear in Costa Rica… A railroad depot and freight house… Puente Ferrocarril Rio Grande Atenas… Culture and history…
No, thanks. We had no interest in walking on this bridge at Puente Ferrocarril Rio Grande Atenas. "Sightings from the Veranda in...
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Part 1… A journey to yesteryear in Costa Rica… A railroad depot and freight house… Puente Ferrocarril Rio Grande Atenas… Culture and history…
The blue locomotive at the train depot, Puente Ferrocarril Rio Grande Atenas, with a dual cab. "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa...
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Yesterday’s power outage…Taking advantage of having a car…Lots of sightseeing and photos…
During this rainy season, every blue sky is a treat. "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa Rica" During a pelting rainstorm, this...
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We’re off sightseeing today… Earlier post than usual…
What a lovely flower! "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa Rica" This pretty little hummingbird hit the glass wall and perished. It's...
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New hobby…Obsessive package tracking…Is today the day?…Sightseeing…Arabanoo…
The shoreline is packed tight with pricey apartments and condos. As creatures of habit with a few obsessive behaviors interspersed, Tom and I...
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