By Os Today I’m gonna steal some phrases from a book named: “Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish”. It’s a good one, I recommend it 100% to those who want to learn and gain some confidence in Spanish; I hope Margarita Madrigal (the author) doesn’t mind… At this moment you know
Read MoreBy Jim Parisi Max Goldemberg and Odilon Juarez were born into musical Guanacastecan families. They have played music together for most of their lives. For the sake of preserving some of the musical legacy of the area, they recorded a live set of their music and really didn’t think any
Read MoreBy Mark Goldstein Like a long, strong dancer…… I’ve used this description many times while teaching yoga. More exactly, I will say, “More like a strong dancer, and less like a body builder.” Think about it, imagine in your mind a beautiful ballet dancer, man or woman. They are elegant
Read MoreThe stars came out and we were treated to the lights, camera, action of the world of moviemaking right here in our little town of Quepos. In July the film crew and actors for The Librarian set up at the beach in Manuel Antonio, also shooting scenes in Quepos and
Read MoreThese Horoscopes are meant to be fun and enjoyed. They should not be taken too seriously. VIRGO – August 23-September 22 This will be a VERY happy 2 months for you. After all, it is your birthday! And you know what they’ve been saying about that for a thousand of
Read MoreBienvenidos/Welcome to our Paradise even in the rain it’s a great place to live and visit………this issue represents our Green Season special covering 2 months just packed full of reading material to help get us thru…just remember not to work all the puzzles or read everything in Sept!…Of interest to
Read MoreBy Jim Parisi Papaya Music of Costa Rica is offering a soundtrack for that distinct space of time that is framed by a Guanacste sunset. The CD, titled Guanacaste al Atardecer, is a mix of musicians of different styles. Nicaragua is included in the CD as a part of the
Read MoreBy Bill Dwyer This month’s column is a tribute to our friend Don Hanks, who died June 24th in San José. Don loved good food and learned how to prepare it, inspired by Julia Child and the experience of growing up in Paris. This is one of Don’s choicest dishes.
Read MoreBy Shelagh Duncan If you used to watch Frasier and remember his ‘impeccable’ sense of style, you may remember that he suffered greatly at the ugliness of his father’s grossly overstuffed, battered “man chair” for 11 years. I could feel his pain as that hideous chair created an eyesore in
Read MoreBy Tey Arce Titi Conservation Alliance would like to thank all those who came and support the 2012 Annual Fundraiser at Gaia Hotel & Reserve. Thanks to all of you, the evening’s proceeds reached $4,000, exceeding the initial goal that the Alliance had set for the environmental education program. Beyond
Read MoreBy Jenny Thelan, Volunteer and Pre-Vet Student at Iowa State Have you ever seen the blue ropes hanging around Manuel Antonio and Quepos? Those aren’t just any ropes, those are known as monkey bridges, and they’re very important for the conservation for all the monkeys in the area. The monkey
Read MoreThese Horoscopes are meant to be fun and enjoyed. They should not be taken too seriously. LEO – July 23- August 22 Those born in “Leo” have a tendency to find themselves in trouble, they are as corruptible and they are powerful, and will seek to gain an advantage in
Read MoreBienvenidos / Welcome to our beautiful corner of Paradise…. we know you’ll have a great time. Our little area has everything you need to enjoy a great Costa Rica experience. We have every sort of tour from white water rafting, zip lines, sport fishing and now we offer the first
Read MoreIngredients 3 to 4 pounds boneless beef stew meat cut into cubes Cooking oil 2 cups sliced onions 2/3 cup sliced carrot 5 to 6 cups liquid (entirely young red wine such as chianti, zinfandel, pinot noir, or a bottle of wine plus beef stock or broth) 2 or 3
Read MoreBy Jack Ewing The sleek, spotted cat rested with her chest and thick front paws on the log, her eyes peering over the top, waiting patiently for a spiny rat or some other small rodent to scurry along the other side. She had been there since moon rise, but so
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