Busy days, lazy nights…Simple life in Costa Rica, using all of our senses…
Rapids in the Rio Grande River. We'd have stopped for a video or better shot, but there was no shoulder at any...
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Interesting article on the most dangerous countries in the world… How many have we visited?
A turtle we spotted in a pond in Zarcera, Costa Rica. "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa Rica" Bottlebrush flowers blooming in...
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How much do we pay for health insurance?… Technology issues… Patience prevails…
Elephant topiary on the church's grounds. "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa Rica" We can't take our eyes off these adorable...
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The realities of daily photo sharing…A reminder of the USA in Alajuela Costa Rica…
Much of the produce at the Central Market in Atenas appears to be imported when it's perfectly shaped and mostly clean. At...
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A must share recipe after many inquiries…Non-foodies, please bear with us…New readers, why do we eat this way?
The repeat photo is shown in yesterday's post. After many inquiries, more details and the recipe is included here today. Food is...
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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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Yeah!…Rental car day…Out and about at last…More museum photos including some unusual items…
Juan Ramon was excited to show us this bottle with a marble inside. "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa Rica" Oranges growing...
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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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