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From our former life on Sesame Street to our new lives in San Ramon de Alajuela, Costa Rica. This is the story of our new life as it unfolds. Everyone has their own story to tell, this is our reality.

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Saturday in the park, La Fortuna

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Since my weekend away plans were cancelled on short notice I was left with a desire to do something, go somewhere. Saturday morning I talked the family into taking a drive. It was all about the journey, not the destination. We ended up in La Fortuna and enjoyed Saturday in... Read more

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He's been identified!

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The little bird I had trouble identifying has been identified! As was suspected it was a young Yellow Crowned Euphonia. These aren't the best photos but they are enough to help me make the positive ID. :) I hadn't seen him around for a few days then, early one morning... Read more

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Simple, summer suppers

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A couple additions to our fruit salad turned it into a delicious summer supper. I added sliced almonds, quinoa and lime juice to mango, watermelon and cantelope for a fruity meal that satisfied all our appetites. It's a meal we could (and will) eat any time of day. We're trying... Read more

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January bloomers

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This beauty was once a Febuary bloomer but the past couple of years she's opened for us in January. It's always difficult to get good shots as it is always windy when she is in bloom. We're also very excited to have this lovely, cinnamon scented orchid giving us another... Read more

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Inner peace

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SYMPTOMS OF INNER PEACE' Saskia Davis ?1984 Be on the lookout for symptoms of Inner Peace. The hearts of a great many have already been exposed to Inner Peace, and it is possible that people everywhere could come down with it in epidemic proportions. This could pose a serious threat... Read more

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Friday fun

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Our little dog, Tutti-fruity has come along way since moving in with us. He's gone from being afraid of stuffed animals to a tormentor of the helpless creatures. Ears, noses and faces are usually the first to go although he's not one to overlook a little tail. I'll have a... Read more

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Rocking and a rollin'

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There have been a number of quakes lately as the tectonic plates adjust under us. Last night, actually early this morning just after 1am we were awakened by a strong quake. No damage to our home but it was strong enough to shake us all from sound sleep. Costa Rica... Read more

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Celebrating seven years

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Seven years ago today we arrived on an airplane to begin our new lives in Costa Rica. It's hard to believe seven years have passed already. We needed to take care of some business at the immigration office so we decided to visit the one in Puntarenas and make a... Read more

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Seeing green

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The green we're seeing is emerald green. As in Emerald Toucanettes. These beautiful green little toucans are not frequent visitors. It's always a surprise when they come around. In the past we've had families come to feed so we're hoping to see more of them in the future. Read more

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Brunch bunch

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We had a wonderful turnout for Sunday brunch in spite of the winds. I'm not usually a fan of feeding pigeons but I won't turn away a hungry bird. The yig?irro don't seem to mind the wind too much when there is food to be had. The Baltimore Oriole on... Read more

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