On our final day in Costa Rica, we visited (tried to visit) Poas Volcano which is located about 20 miles from the capital city of San Jose. Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate and the volcano was covered in clouds for all but about one minute while we were there. There are still a couple of ... [More]

Kim and I went on a tour of the mangroves just outside of Quepos with Iguana Tours. If your like me and didn't grow up is Florida or Louisiana, you might not know what mangroves are. Mangroves are trees that are capable of living is brackish water or water that is a mix of fresh and salt water. This... [More]

Kim and I took a tour with Planet Dolphin Tours on one of their catamarans based out of Quepos. Unfortunately we didn't get to see any dolphins on the trip, but still had a good time anyway with the other people on the boat. The meal and drinks were not bad either.  

Kim was able to take surfing lessons in conjunction with her Spanish language school in Manual Antonio, Costa Rica. Below are the pictures from her first lesson. I think she really enjoyed learning how to surf. She was able to ride a few waves her first time out. Sorry for the bad photos... Kim is a... [More]