The Energy of Times Square in New York City

I am always fascinated by all of the lights in New York City!  I wished I could have experienced the city at night, but it…

A Collection of Blog Posts from 2014

What a great year for travel!  Here are some of my adventure blog posts for 2014: ASIA: Philippines Arriving to the Mission by Tuk-Tuk Pre-School…

My First Visit to San Diego, 2002

It’s hard to believe it has been fifteen years since I first visited San Diego.  I remember how much I fell in love with this…

Exploring the Caribbean Side of Costa Rica

The view of the Arenal Volcano could be seen from miles away with the most beautiful blue background accenting the green and grey contrast.  Thin…

Capuchins in Quepos

My first week in Costa Rica flew by as we began to make our drive south towards the Pacific Coast.  It felt great to arrive…

Exploring Central Costa Rica

We spent a couple of days hanging out on the beach, cooking fresh seafood and making daily trips to the grocery store.  It was time…

Costa Rica’s Jaguar Rescue Center

It was another incredible day of surfing and water sports before we packed up our belongings to continue our journey towards Panama.  We made one…

Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park

Leaving Playa Palo Seco, my friend Melissa and I were excited to visit Manuel Antonio National Park.  About an hour from our home base, it…

Checking out the Costa Rican Coast for the First Time

I remember the excitement I felt when the plane touched down in San Jose, Costa Rica on a beautiful February morning.  My best friend Melissa…

A Photographic View of Costa Rica, 2002

Amazing Costa Rican Beaches Our neighbor cooking us up some Red Snapper Our beach hut Cheffy and David Ready to Surf Costa Rican Beaches Drinking…