OK. So we didn’t exactly know where we were going once we got across the border. We had a shortlist. But I didn’t want to book anything just in case immigration ran […]
Spontaneity
On the side of the road in La Irma
So we walked up hill and down hill then uphill again from the Monteverde house way too early in the morning so we could catch the 4:20am bus to La Irma. We […]
Sunrise from the bus
We left the Monteverde house on foot at 3:45am packs and all. Why would we do such a crazy thing you ask. Well to get to the other side of the border […]
100% Aventura Monteverde
No trip to Costa Rica is complete without doing a zip line tour. I have to be honest, I was not thrilled to be doing it. Like I was excited. But terrified. […]
The Super Compro
But before we headed home we made a stop at the market to pickup supplies for dinner. Super yummy Lizano Refried Beans. Rice. Tortillas. Lettuce. You have to skip the shredded and […]
Santa Elena
After the bus dropped us off we made the short trek back to the house. I am seriously in love with this little mountain village.
Santa Elena Reserve Monteverde
So wonderful to walk through the rainforest. I love all the vines and epiphytes.
House in Monteverde
So the house was just like way more than I ever expected. We had originally wanted to book a little room in a hostel but then I saw this place for $10 […]
San Jose Terminal 7-10
We started our day at 5am in preparation for our trip to Monteverde. First we took the boat from Tortuguero to La Pavona. Then we hopped the bus to Cariari then to […]
Thunder Storm in Tortuguero
We stayed in a wonderful little cabina. Clean. Warm shower. On our last day we just wanted to relax and enjoy the jungle. And lucky for us there was a massive thunderstorm […]
Tortuguero
What an interesting little village. The isolation is pretty cool. On the way to the village you pass by peoples homes and you may or may not pick them up like a […]
Pics from the Bus
How we got to Tortuguero
OK. So with all my pre-trip planning I still found it very difficult to get information on how to get to Tortuguero. Tortuguero is only accessible by boat. And using the public […]
Punta Uva, Costa Rica
As soon as we pulled up to the Airbnb rental and swung open our car doors a boy was waiting and the first thing out of his mouth was, Do you have […]
Cahuita, Costa Rica
The quaint little town of Cahuita. Very similar to Alaska. Except instead of guns, they carry machetes. It all works 🙂
Cahuita National Park
We had a great time at the park. The best part was seeing the Capuchin monkeys. They are so cute you just want to cuddle with them!
Snacks in Costa Rica
So we try not to eat out too much. And when we do we try and keep it to casado’s, a “married mans lunch”, basically preset items that you can choose from […]
Cabina Clarissa Cahuita
A few pics of our cool jungle pad!
Cabina Clarissa Cahuita
Note: I would love to say that the kiddos just took it upon themselves to journal in the jungle. But this jungle has internet. So yeah they sat here until the timer […]
Final leg to Cahuita
So after we made our stop in Limon it was time to make the last hour trek into Cahuita. There’s not much to Limon it’s a small little port town that primarily […]
An Empanada
And it was so tasty. At only 500 Colones, $0.75 US. You can’t beat it!
Next stop Cahuita
So we just stayed the one night in Alejuela, a suburb of San Jose, and it was on to Cahuita. We first had to Uber to Terminal Atlantico Norte, about 30 minutes, […]
The Suicide Shower
Who would have thought that the first place we stayed would have a suicide shower. I had read about them. So we were prepared. And honestly they’re really not that big of […]
We made it!!
Wow. What a crazy 36 hours. Actually it’s really not that crazy of a story. Thank goodness. The good news is Costa Rica let hubby in. Whew!! Haha and really there’s no […]
Today’s the Day
Wow! That was a short 24 days. We’re all packed up and ready to go, I always feel like I am missing something. Mostly what I’m forgetting to do here at the […]
The Infamous Countdown
Probably our shortest countdown yet. We have been so busy that I didn’t even think about doing a countdown, but I managed to throw something together. I forgot how fun they are […]
Whirlwind Summer Fun
So Alaska… It’s still great and all, not just the last frontier; really it’s more the land of opportunity. Let’s see where to begin. The tax job went great, I couldn’t […]
Back in Alaska again
What a whirlwind. Our 58 day adventure has come to and end and now it’s time to start our Alaskan Winter Extravaganza. Lots of new things to look forward to. Dad will […]
Hollywood Studios – Star Wars Launch Bay
Hollywood Studios – Darth Vader
And lucky for us we did, because the new Star Wars Launch Bay had just opened a day prior. When we got to the line it was quite long, but just as […]
Capitol Hill – Washington DC
We had the best time in the museums. There are so many great museums and so much to see. The kiddos desperately wanted to go to the Spy museum so that’s just […]
Museum of Natural History – Washington DC
Space travel totally…but the oceans are right here.
Museum of American History – Washington DC
Not surprising I know…But I couldn’t agree more!
Museum of American History – Washington DC
So in the museum there is an entire wing dedicated to electricity and innovation, and this is literally the only mention of Tesla. Thank you J.P. Morgan…ugh!
Museum of American History – Washington DC
A few hours on the road and we found ourselves back in Washington DC. We were here around this time back in 2012 and loved it so much we thought we would […]
NYC
After our tour of the Financial District and quick bite at a local pizzeria it was time to say farewell to New York. It started to get pretty wet outside so I […]
Wall Street – NYSE – NYC
Can you imagine this place in the 80’s? Oh to be a fly on the wall…
Wall Street – Charging Bull – NYC
Who knew the Bull would be so incredibly busy? And everyone was rubbing the bulls balls, so odd?!? Anyways we saw it…whoo hoo.
Statue of Liberty – NYC
Staten Island Ferry – NYC
This has to be the coolest free thing to do in New York. The 30 minute ferry ride takes you right by the Statue of Liberty and you get great views of […]
NYC Subway Adventure
Not touristy at all…Right?
Our NYC Subway Adventure
After a good nights rest we set off for the Statue of Liberty via the Subway. We picked up a Metro Card, shuffled through the turnstiles, and let Dad lead us to […]
Times Square – New York
See that’s me and Hubby….we were totally really there…ahhhh I still get goosebumps 🙂
Midtown – Our view from the room
We really lucked out with our hotel find. Right in the middle of Manhattan, just a couple of blocks away from Times Square, and our points covered the entire stay plus parking. […]
Times Square, NY
Next stop NYC
After we finished our steaks it was time for the short trip through the Lincoln tunnel into Manhattan. $14.00 later we arrived right in midtown, dropped our bags at the hotel, and […]
And the winner is…
Well in our house it was kind of a tie…Kiddos liked Geno’s and Mom and Dad preferred Pat’s. Guess whenever we return to Wharton Street we’ll be standing in both lines, and […]
Pat’s King of Steaks, PA
Olivia and I made our purchase at Pats.
Geno’s Steaks, PA
I sent Dad and Ryder over to Genos while…
The Great Cheesesteak Challenge
And I couldn’t leave without trying out a true Philly Cheesesteak
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