By Jack Ewing Forty years ago the interamerican highway was full of holes and had even more curves than it does today. It took Ricardo and me four hours to drive from San José to San Isidro de el General. Pulling into town we filled the Land Rover with diesel
Read MoreBy Jim Parisi A little more than a year after the sudden passing of Fidel Gamboa, I thought it might be time to look back on the impact of the band Malpais and the void created by Fidel’s tragic, early death, creating an end to this very popular musical group.
Read Moreby Todd Pequeen “Where did Mom go?” I respond like the smart ass I can be at times. “Perhaps she’s having a glass of wine on the porch next door”, knowing full well it is only eleven in the morning and my Mom rarely drinks as it is. The fact
Read MoreWe would like to take this time to formally thank all of you who helped Kids Saving the Rainforest raise money for our Wildlife Rescue Center. The event was amazing and we are very grateful to say that we raised more than $4,500! This will help us to sustain our
Read MoreThese Horoscopes are meant to be fun and enjoyed. They should not be taken too seriously. SCORPIO – October 23-November 21 Your house of finance is having a flare-up. Keep a close watch on what you’re spending your money on. Also, 3 things: be supportive, honest, and slow to anger
Read MoreFor the fifth year in a row, the U.S. Embassy and Costa Rica’s D.A.R.E. Foundation are joining together to pay tribute to DEA Special Agent Enrique Kiki Camarena who was murdered by Mexican drug traffickers in 1985. Over a week, known as Red Ribbon Week, students from different primary and
Read MoreBienvenidos / Welcome to our beautiful Paradise… and Quepolandia….here it is November and our “green season” rains have been relatively light through Sept/Oct. so unless we get drowned during Nov. we’ve had it much easier than the last couple of seasons…..enough rain to keep us green, green, green but still
Read MoreBy Mark Goldstein If there is anything close to “winter” here in Costa Rica, it is this time of year. It is our rainiest, muddiest, and least busy time of the year. You can find us making more soups, and baking and roasting more of our foods. This is partially
Read MoreBy Shelagh Duncan Now is the time of year when we enjoy visits from friends and family. We all want to make their stay as enjoyable as possible, so when arranging the guest room, think about your experience in your favourite B&B or 5-star hotel. Take your cue from the
Read MoreBy Os Hola gente. As this is a two months issue I asked permission from the woman in charge to make this article bigger than usual. I hope you like it. Prepare yourselves guys. VERBOS are here. Tranquil@s, it’s not the Armageddon, relax. A verb is where the action is.
Read MoreBy Volunteer Rachel Melvin Kids Saving the Rainforest is focused on preserving and protecting the local wildlife. This mission includes housing a wildlife sanctuary on the grounds of the Blue Banyan Inn on the property that is called “the finca”. The sanctuary currently houses 29 monkeys plus a crab eating
Read MoreTurtle Season 2012 Is Here By Jack Ewing Beliefs are often formed on the basis of a combination of myth and wishful thinking. Since the first pioneers began to settle the southern Pacific region of Costa Rica they have exploited the marine turtles, patrolling the beaches during turtle season, and
Read MoreBy Harry Bodaan, President Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism Ever since the City of Quepos signed a Sister Cities Agreement (SCI) with the City of Fort Lauderdale now more than 7 years ago, the Ocean Rescue Committee of the Chamber has been looking for ways starting our very own
Read MoreBy Bill Dwyer Souvlaki is a traditional Greek dish that has been around since ancient times. It is mentioned in the works of the earliest Greek writers, and probably goes back to prehistoric times. Modern-day Greek immigrants have introduced Greek cuisine all over the world, and souvlaki has become a
Read MoreBy Glen Bain- Costa Rica Pools I have been asked by several people over the years….What is the best way to put chlorine into my pool? Well if you have ever wondered what the best ways are to add chlorine to your pool here are a few tips…. Pool Filter
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