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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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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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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Learning as we go…The language barrier isn’t easy…
Tom was walking in the yard. We're in Alajuela, the canton with mountains surrounding the Central Valley, and the yard has many...
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Willing to let go?…Minnesota Vikings Football season…A must for Tom to see..
Starfruit only has six carbs per fruit. A little slice of this might be nice in my water. "Sightings from the Veranda...
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Magical moments…Early morning wonders including some scary things…
Before sunrise, we captured this cloudy scene "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa Rica" These low-lying clouds were our first sighting from...
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Trip into town…Interesting market..SIM card giveaway…Adaptation…
There's a cafe in front of the Supermercado Coopeatenas. We shopped on Wednesday, and the store was busy. "Sightings from the Veranda...
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Atenas, a small village, rich in culture and history…
A church across the valley. "Sightings from the Veranda in Costa Rica" The sunsets behind the mountains, viewed from the veranda. It...
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