Quinta Don Fernando
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Shopping, black sand beach
... me), but I actually felt comfortable and safe with him at the wheel. Much appreciated, since we were in a small car this time instead of a giant shuttle van.
At one point he asked for one of Sara's crazy 5-hour energy drinks to keep him awake. You should have seen his face - he choked down half of it with a muffled "AWFUL" before throwing back the rest. Poor guy - I know the feeling. It really IS awful.
When we got into San Jose city he pointed out where he went ...
Vulcan on the volcan?
... much closer to the equator here, the sun is just about directly overhead at noon. We took some photos of our very small shadows to show what it is like where the sun is closer to a 90 degree angle in the sky. Today is the 85th birthday of a very special man. I'm pretty sure your day wasn't as spectacular as ours, Dad, but we're glad to have seen you so close to your special day. Tomorrow? Off to the rainforest, this time in a taxi-bus-taxi travel ...
Potholes, Waterfalls, and Chiquita Banana
... street instead of using the main road that we were already on. So there were a bunch of stop signs and lights on this road instead of being able to go straight through. So at a red light, I make sure no cars are coming and I move forward a little bit and then look straight and there are two people crossing in front of me! So of course, I'm thinking I almost ran someone over and then the song that comes on the radio is "I Just Died in Your Arms ...
Stacey's Volunteering: 2nd week
... that caused a deep pain. It was one of many this day, but this time no warning. These educators know what to expect and how to deal with anything but it's hard not to take it to heart when you have that loving connection.
It then made me think of the parents and how they do it all, every day without fail. What a strong individual and family unit it must take to keep ...
Volcano and Waterfalls
... route of about 2.2 kms.LaPaz Waterfall Gardens
- After a approx. 40 min drive we arrived at the gardens.
- Entry was US$35 each but the grounds at extensive, well kept and have a range of attractions.
- On show are birds, butterflies, monkeys, hummingbirds, plants, a historic house, walks and waterfalls.
- See ...
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- Free parking
- Kids activities or Babysitting
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