One of the things we enjoy most about living in Jaco, Costa Rica, is the variety of sunrises and sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. It has fascinated me to watch the horizon each morning and evening. It is different every day. It intrigues me to watch the same spots each day and see totally different… Continue reading “Sunrise, Sunset” (Beach Version)
Month: November 2019
Friday Feria – Farmers’ Market Fun
I just love the Friday morning Farmers' Market - known in Costa Rica as "The Feria." All over the country, these markets are held in communities large and small. Farmers and vendors from the surrounding areas bring in their produce, baked goods, special products, and anything else they want to sell, set up their wares,… Continue reading Friday Feria – Farmers’ Market Fun
Sea Tiles and Wondering
Sometimes I am engrossed in something interesting, and I discover something else equally fascinating that just appears in my experience. That is what happened as I began searching for sea glass recently (see my previous post). As I searched the beach for sea glass, I began to notice small pieces of tile washed up on… Continue reading Sea Tiles and Wondering
Sea Glass and Sea Tiles – New Backyard Friends
I am amazed at what washes ashore every day on the Jaco beach here in Costa Rica. Of course, rocks lead the pack, but I've also become intrigued with the sea glass and sea tiles that find their way to our backyard beach. A friend of ours here introduced me to sea glass - and… Continue reading Sea Glass and Sea Tiles – New Backyard Friends
Expat to Expat – Friendships Endure
We had the most enjoyable surprise this week! Twenty-five years ago, when we lived in Costa Rica full time (eleven years), and our children were young, a delightful family from Korea moved into the house next to ours in San Jose. The couple did not speak English, but through all of our various levels of… Continue reading Expat to Expat – Friendships Endure