Family Matters
I moved to Costa Rica the day after my nephew turned one year old in May of 2000. It seems as though some time has passed. He just came down for a three-week visit, is now a graduate of Florida State University, and will be twenty-three in May. I could
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What’s Shaking @ Marina Pez Vela – March 2022
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE START TO 2022! After a few years of what seemed to be a never-ending line up of challenges, we could not have scripted a more exciting first few months of 2022. The INSANITY of the Rockstar tournament, to the incredible fun of the Rooster Rodeo and Iconic
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¿Qué Pasa en Quepos? – March 2022
Bienvenidos…Welcome to Quepolandia, we are here to make sure that you have an unforgettable adventure. The weather is PERFECT, so shed those layers and forget about your snow shovel and enjoy being away from the freezing temperatures. Whether you are hiking one of our incredible National Parks or just chillin’
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Brisa Elegante: Be Relaxed, Be Amazed, Be You
Brisa Elegante is a 100’ gulet, a traditional two-masted wooden sailing ship built on the southwestern coast of Turkey in the coastal towns of Bodrum, Fethiye, and Marmaris. BE relaxed Enjoy a cruise or an overnight charter on a Blue Cruise, also known as a Blue Voyage. This expression stands
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Thai Beef Salad
Let’s welcome our hot season with a light and crunchy salad whose dressing is pure umami, also great for repurposing leftover steaks or other proteins. Here is a simple and interesting steak marinade if you’re not using leftovers. Steak 400 grams or 1 lb of tender beef (tenderloin or sirloin)
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Survival of the Fittest
Somewhere between 15,000 and 10,000 years ago we humans decided that we were superior to Mother Nature and were no longer subject to Her laws. As our intellect grew, so did our ability to harness energy and bend it to the exclusive use of our own species. Our numbers burgeoned
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KSTR – February 2022
Hi, This is Dani – your spokeskid for Kids Saving the Rainforest—or KSTR! First of all, I want to wish a very Happy 23rd Anniversary to KSTR! It was started in February 1999, by two 9 year old’s, Janine and Aislin, and Janine’s mom Jennifer. Next, I want to wish
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What’s Shaking @ Marina Pez Vela – February 2022
Marina Pez Vela brought in 2022 with some AMAZING experiences, energy and most importantly hope for a great year to come. There is tremendous energy at the Marina right now, some amazing new tenants, Costa Rica’s biggest Sport fishing tournament ever and February is going to bring more success stories
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How to Plan a Successful Costa Rica Surf Trip
Whether it is your first surf trip or your 50th, it is important to plan where and when you want to go. You do not want to get skunked or find waves too big for your comfort level. You need to have the right boards to ride. You want to
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Brisa Elegante: The Sail Cruiser in Marina Pez Vela
Fun Facts Brisa Elegante has now been sailing in Quepos’ waters for some three months. Many of our readers have seen her cruising along the beach of Manuel Antonio, or lying at anchor in the bay off Playa Tulemar. Her silhouette with her solid hull, her two masts, and sleek
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Crazy From the Heat
I have been writing since I can remember. I was first published in second grade for a poem I wrote about a cat named Scat, that I didn’t even own nor did it exist. My Buffalo, N.Y. family never had pets, nor am I big fan of them today as
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Portuguese Carrot Cake
This is the easiest carrot cake recipe ever! The only equipment needed is a food processor, a Bundt pan, and of course, a hot oven. Ingredients 1 large carrot, peeled and then cut into chunks 3 eggs 2 cups of sugar ½ cup oil 2 cups of flour 1 tablespoon
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