Soaking in Costa Rica’s Hot Springs

Soaking in Costa Rica’s Hot Springs

During our long drive to the town of La Fortuna, we had to battle insanely slow roads as they curved through the mountains and around Lake Arenal. The drive seemed endless, and I battled motion sickness much of the ride. Then as we approached the final six kilometers...
Chocolate Fondue for the Soul

Chocolate Fondue for the Soul

This Easter, we found ourselves in Costa Rica. Far away from pastel-colored eggs, foil wrapped chocolates, or baskets of goodies from the Easter Bunny. But this absence didn’t mean we were giving up on our chocolate fix. Instead, I booked us three tickets for...
Hiking Arenal on the 1968 Trail

Hiking Arenal on the 1968 Trail

On April 22nd, we celebrated Earth Day by taking a hike in Costa Rica near Arenal Volcano. In 1968, this volcano erupted without warning for three days straight, and dramatically changed the surrounding landscape. Hiking Arenal As soon as we saw Arenal Volcano looming...