Last Last week I had the pleasure of traveling around Costa Rica with my mom and grandma. Over only eight days, we witnessed an erupting volcano, saw the sacred and beautiful avocado-eating Resplendent Quetzal, mozeyed over suspension bridges that were over 200-ft high, learned how delicious coffee is produced from the seed to the cup, survived the Costa Rican roads (there are crazy drivers here), learned some Spanish, ate home-made tortillas, relaxed on the beach and saw 100 species of animals including four species of monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, toucans, spiders, and the BANDED WREN.
It was a wonderful eight days, and I can hardly think of a better way to spend my time! It was also so cool to travel around with my mom and grandma, and many people commented on how nice it was to see three generations enjoying a vacation together.
Thanks for visiting, you two!
That looks like the German bakery (not the Austrian nextdoor) on the way to Arenal, no?
Erin,
I am just bursting with pride as your mother! Watching you interact with the Costa Ricans, so easily and effortlessly, fills my heart with joy and amazement. Your comfort level with the people of Costa Rica, and your knowledge of the work you do, simply amazes me. A mother can not ask for more, than to have a daughter who is a contributing, gracious, member of her everyday, and academic world.
You were such a wonderful guide and educator for me and your grandmother. Thank you for the experience of a lifetime! By the way, the German bakery is absolutely wonderful.
Sounds like a really wonderful experience for you all. Even sloths and the resplendent quetzal! Great sightings. And, it looks like you had the chance to get all dressy; nice top!
Erin– what a super picture of the three of you. I sounds like you had a wonderful time — makes me want to come down again. I still need to see the top of Arenal. Was it hard to go back to work??
nice earrings, too