Catching Zs
What’s better than a massage? A good night of sleep! This month’s article is dedicated to my wife and to those out there that suffer from insomnia or simply turning off those monkey minds… Solid sleep habits, especially when accomplished night after night, is truly an essential elixir to a
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Every Good Idea Has A Downside – Wind Power
I am old enough to remember when the Sandhill Crane was an endangered species. There were less than 1000 left in the wild. Due to lots of hard work and diligence from a lot of nature lovers, there are now close to 100,000. Many of these beautiful stork-like birds with
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How to Maximize Your Time Surfing – Road Trip vs. Surf Camp
How do you decide which is a better option to maximize your time surfing? If you are a beginner, I would say go to a surf camp 100% of the time. It will be safe, you will be well coached, and you will have support from others to get you
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What Does the Next level of Sleep Look Like?
Adjustable beds were once found only in hospitals, but now you can have all the comfort and health benefits of one in your own home. Most models thankfully, look more decorative than those you would see in a hospital so that you can relax in style. Some of the medical
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What’s Shaking @ Marina Pez Vela – April 2022
The HEAT IS ON here at Marina Pez Vela in April. More than just a reference to one of the warmest months here in paradise at the end of the traditional dry season, the temps here at MPV are on high as this is another action-packed time for us at
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¿Qué Pasa en Quepos? – April 2022
Bienvenidos… Welcome to the land of Pura Vida. Let us help guide you through this very busy month Of April. There is a lot of celebrating going on this month with Semana Santa being one of the busiest weeks of the year. So, relax, have patience, and enjoy the celebrations.
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How to Plan a Successful Surf Trip – Part 2
In the last issue, I explained the first of many factors to consider when planning a Costa Rica surf vacation—finding the best time of year to go based on what type of waves you are looking for. In this article I will discuss whether to bring boards or rent them
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Octopus Salad
This is my spin on a Portuguese salad and a refreshing way to enjoy this underrated protein. Ingredients (For 6 to 8 servings) 1 kilo of raw octopus 1 medium, yellow onion chopped into small squares 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped 6 sun dried tomatoes (optional) 3 tablespoons of
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Every Good Idea Has A Downside
Back in the 1970s and the early 80s, before we got electricity in our Hacienda Barú home, Diane and I often lamented the lack of hot water in the shower. Cold water was okay on a hot day, but it was bad news on a chilly, rainy evening with a
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KSTR – March 2022
Kids Saving the Rainforest wishes Dani a very Happy Belated Birthday! (Sorry, we are on sloth time!). We can hardly believe Dani just turned 9 years old and has been our Spokes kid for over a year! Hi Everyone, it’s Dani, your spokes kid for KSTR, Kids Saving the Rainforest!
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That’s Fishin’ – March 2022
What a season it has been so far! Quepos has literally fished its socks off during January and February and I cannot wait to see what March has in store for our visitors from around the world! OFFSHORE FISHING The Marlin bite was just epic during the first couple of
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