Category: Costa Rica
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Irazu Volcano Half Marathon Challenge
On the weekend I took part in Skyrunning Costa Rica half marathon on the Irazu Volcano just north of San Jose, Costa Rica. The best way I can describe it is a brutal run with fantastic views. When I registered I purchased the “International Racers” package and it was well worth it. Registration for the…
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens
After getting a feel for the local pace over the last couple of weeks, Karen and I decided to do a touristy outing. Karen found a destination nestled up in the mountains on the way to the Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens. This is a great attraction for seeing some local sights and learning…
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Off to Costa Rica
After 4 1/2 months in the relatively familiar surroundings of Ambergris Caye, Belize it is time to get on with the greater adventure of exploring new countries and what they have to offer a couple of retired civil servants. With passports in hand we hauled our luggage via the water taxi to Belize City and…
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Supporting the Local Economy
So, enough of the overly serious stuff. Karen and I decided to take a ride yesterday and a walk today to check out some of the areas we had not been to, and some of the beach bars along the coast. Hydration is important after all. We went for a 14km ride yesterday down to…