Hotel Castanuelas Puntarenas

We will post trip information here as soon as it starts. For 2010, we will continue planning the project and look for Sponsors that are willing to invest and support the Project. All indications in that regard is ...

... for a couple of weeks. I visited the infirmary and they<br>referred me to a doctor in town. The doctor diagnosed me with having<br>pink eye! I kind of figured as much and had been very careful about not<br>touching things and about washing my hands. I was relived to get some<br>drops and now I'm HEALED!! I don't remember everything that we did that<br>day, but it was great just visiting and laughing...like we always do.<br><br><br><br>The next day, we went for our big ...

... the Moutain of Death.<br><br>The Moutain of Death is a mountain range on the InterAmerican Highway that got that name long before cars were around when people used to cross this moutain range by foot, horse, or donkey. Many people died back then and this moutain was almost the dealth of poor Wesley as well! We barely made it over the pass as Wesley was sputtering, blowing smoke, and wouldn´t go over 40 kms. We even pulled over and Devin replaced the fuel filter as ...

Just a quick blog to keep you up to date<br>Had to change plans as there was no space at Sirena Ranger Station. Margarita was able to organise alternative route into Corcovado<br>Got Marvi bus to Sierpe. Stayed in good cabinas and had excellent meal in their restaurant<br>

today was the first day that i had gotten home sick. i went and layed by the pool at Patrick's B&amp;B and met an Australian girl who was really nice. i thought i was pretty open to try new things but this girl takes the cake! she is living in a hostel with a guy from Argentina! haha o my goodness, i was completely shocked when she told me. anyways, i was ...

... is a pretty sweet lifestyle. This english guy has been here for 3 months and his philosophy is to sit in this hammock untill he has come up with an idea and then go do it. I was thinking that is an excelent way of life and might just have to adopt that. ha As far as doing yoga It has not even happened. haha I have done some meditations which have been great but its really to hot for yoga. Anyway I was going to stay a week here but I ...

... by Nicaragua and Panama They gave up their army in 1948 and have been peaceful ever since The primary ethnic group is Latino, however Italian, Chinese and Black Caribbean make up significant portions of the population due to historical events. The government has had many issues with corruption. Two former presidents are currently in jail for embezzlement. The current president has his Wife as the vice president and the rest of ...

Pura Vida...We decided to do a little sightseeing via a Princess Motor Coach. They took us around the bay that had some beautiful ocean views and next to another port town that some ships are visiting. We got a lot of information about the country in general. Our first stop was in a town called Orotina. We visited a market area that had some souvenirs, fruit samples and even saw their bird, quetzal. We proceeded to drive through some very tight ...

... getting there. This is one big, eco-friendly country. I could have listened to Omar for a week - and actually might consider doing so some time in the future. I have his name (Omar Torres) and email address (GreenEssence@walla.com). I'd like to come back and do it properly. I have had a tantalising taster of Costa Rica, and I most definitely want more! [1] He did tell us what bird it really was, but I can't remember.

... not to be repeated. :| We are definitely getting lighter and leaner before we head to the South Pacific. Things we forgot, Clear/Parasave (for stomach parasites), my step ring and filter for my camera. Things we're glad we brought, Sting Stop for bug bites, digital cameras, they just can't be beat, the laptop, &amp; Tunes. Personal Reflections: Mark On a personal note I must say I feel very blessed to be here. Right up until we got on the plane I did not believe this trip would ...