Life Lessons From Our Garden
4 Jun

Life Lessons From Our Garden

It’s 10am Saturday morning. The sun is casting it’s rays and throwing diamonds across the sea. Birds are serenading the droves of tourists walking down 14th Street as cars speed around them. Everyone is in a big hurry to get to the beach to swim, surf, and worship the sun. As all of this beauty […]

Exploring the Coast – Monday and Tuesday
7 Apr

Exploring the Coast – Monday and Tuesday

After finishing our homemade dasayuno (breakfast) we decided to spend the day exploring the coast. We first went south, just beyond Uvita and Playa Balleña (which means whale’s tail) we had visited that particular beach before so we continued further south to Playa Ventana (which means Windows) I believe we paid 1,500 colones ($3) for […]

Surfing and Hot Springs
6 Apr

Surfing and Hot Springs

Saturday we took the day to just relax and enjoy the treehouse property. We eventually made our way to Dominical which is only a mile or so down the road. We walked around town noticing the changes that have been made since we were last here about six or seven years ago. Many of the […]

First Annual Kevin Carpenter Bar Olympics
14 Mar

First Annual Kevin Carpenter Bar Olympics

Warm sunshine spread across the island like golden sweet honey being poured out as a rich indulgent gift to everyone who felt it. Locals began to gather at the area we call “down front”. Groups of four dressed in outlandish costumes to identify themselves as a team. Each team represented a restaurant, bar, family or […]

The Dive Bar Quest in Nassau
24 Feb

The Dive Bar Quest in Nassau

With only had one day to spend in Nassau, Bahamas, we were determined to make the most of it.  Disembarking the ship could start at noon and everyone was required to return no later than 11pm. Other cruisers, discussed their plans for the day.  Excursions like snorkeling, boating, water parks, drinking at Señor Frogs and […]

“Mom Has ‘Trump’ Hair” Day 9
21 Jan

“Mom Has ‘Trump’ Hair” Day 9

Tuesday 1/20/16 Cool air is tucking its chill into every open space possible. Exposed skin especially susceptible to its touch. Jagged sticks begin to snap and crack from the glowing orange fire ring. I am standing a few feet away stirring the cheese dip over the gas stove while boiling water to mix with instant […]

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