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HAHAHAHA…actually I do. Was a bit sad that high season was winding  downand aside from Semana Santa it would be a bit quiet around here, but a lovely young couple of kids who have been traveling the world since the

interesting day today and it reminded me why I love being here so much EVEN with the inconvenience of visa runs. Until all paperwork is in order I need to extend my visa – drive to Nicaragua and exit the

No I didn’t leave beautiful Samara, but I sure felt disconnected from life with this crazy shoulder! Surgery was done and I feel great! And it is a quiet time here before Semana Santa ( Easter Week) so you should

While I do live in Paradise, sometimes Mother Nature likes to remind me she makes all sorts of creatures. Tree frogs have been making an appearance lately – they must be thirsty. While the men were digging and prepping the

yesterday I fell – hard. Dislocated and broke my shoulder. one phone call and expats and ticos came running. One friend took me to the doctor, the doctor himself drove me home. The taxista stayed with me at the hospital

Sorry -but I have to brag a little bit – Having only opened the end of June I have now made it up to #10 out of 32 B&Bs/Inns in Samara on Trip Advisor!!!! I work hard and I LOVE

Saying goodbye to cool (70 degree) early mornings in the rancho – had to take off the hoodie (I can’t believe I even put it on!). We are having sunny hot days and comfortable nights…the guests are enjoying the pool

It’s Sunday morning. I look out over the field and the horses are feeling their oats today just running and kicking and playing. The baby calves are doing the same. The sun is shining, there’s a slight breeze. Going to

Well the winds have died down and summer is here. That means HOT HOT weather. Big surprise and lesson for me – shows how insulated I used to be. I was SURE the majority of my guests would be American

It’s been a wonderful first year living full time in Samara Costa Rica. I know I’ve acclimated to the temperatures when it’s 70F and I put on my sweatshirt! We’ve been very fortunate in guests – such lovely and interesting