By Paul Gerace The Crested Caracara has broad wings and a long tail that is white in color with a broad terminal band and black barring. With the help of long yellow legs it can easily run and walk on the ground. This bird normally stays low to the ground
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Every year at Christmas time I write about getting the Xmas Blues, or about sad, forgotten souls, or depressing songs about hookers during the holidays or melancholy loners or mean ex’s, or stupid songs about reindeer, or sentimental slop about sitting by a fire with a golden retriever drinking eggnog.
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Welcome to the December edition of That’s Fishin’. The peak months are upon us with visitors arriving from all around the world ready to experience some of the best fishing on the planet. OFFSHORE FISHING We experienced some truly amazing fishing for Marlin during November with lots of Blue Marlin
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What is it that’s stopping you from setting yourself free? Free From: Unhealthy choices Low self-esteem Lack of confidence Negative people Negative self-talk Toxic habits So, what’s stopping you? It’s YOU. YOU are one decision away from making major changes in your life, your mindset,
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Costa Rica offers so much for surfers coming to visit. Miles of jungle fringed coastline, tropical water temperatures, and waves for all levels of surfers—from first timers to world championship competitors. It also has all types of lodging close to the coastline, from campsites to all-inclusive palaces. The government enforces
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Experiencing the sight of a wild feline is about the most exciting thing that can happen to a nature enthusiast in Costa Rica. Most humans share a fascination with cats, whether it be the tiny Oncilla (Leopardus tigrinus) the smallest cat in Costa Rica at 2 kilos, or the
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Every day I ask people when they received their last massage. For me, it is a prerequisite question before I begin my work. I listen attentively and have come to the conclusion that very few people give back to themselves enough. For some reason guilt exists about maintaining our own
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Karen Moss [email protected] Hello again from Kids Saving The Rainforest! As promised in the last issue, I would like to introduce you to two very special baby sloths. Dudley and Smokey are growing up together in our nursery. While their stories of how they got here are sad, they are
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The odd name for this alcohol-free recipe must actually refer to that formidable craving for fiery-hot noodles while one is drinking. This is a more caramelized, saucy, spicy and vegetable-packed version of Pad Thai that can still be enjoyed with a side of chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges. Ingredients
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Here are 10 basic layout rules to help you create a polished, pulled-together look in any room Like a blank page or canvas, an empty room can be either an opportunity or a challenge. With so many ways to fill it, how do you know where to start? Here are
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DECEMBER IS HERE and MARINA PEZ VELA has a TON OF NEWS and EVENTS to report! The transition into both the dry season and the high season is in full swing and perhaps the first thing that comes to mind in this time of the year are the magical painted
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Bienvenidos…Welcome to Paradise. We are glad you have arrived. The rains are slowing. The sun is shining. The jungle is alive….so let the fun begin. Our pages are full awesome restaurants of every flavor. Arbol, Burû, Victoria’s, and Agua Azul just to mention a few. Want to catch all the
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By Paul Gerace The Bare-Throated Tiger Heron is one of 12 different types of “herons” in Costa Rica. This one is identified by its bare yellow throat skin and its black cap. They are widespread coastal birds and can be seen in our area around marshes, lagoons, swamps, and mangroves.
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What if we told you that you could ditch the diet FOR GOOD, and still get the results you want? We teach our clients that eating should roll with your life — sometimes it goes smoothly, and other times not so much. There’s no need to try to overcompensate
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