Burn, Baby, Burn Your Way Through Costa Rica

A burning ember flying through the sky, so that it appears to have a tail behind it.

Our March Break mountainside near Playa Potrero turned into quite an adventure. Lounging in the infinity pool we suddenly noticed ash falling from the sky and our vacation took an unexpected turn. A peaceful retreat was soon intense and fiery. Keep reading to find out what happened next…

Friendly and Not-So-Friendly Costa Rican Wildlife

A very green iguana with large spikes down its spine on paved stones beside a pool.

In Costa Rica, we found ourselves surrounded by creatures: monkeys howling in the trees, geckos darting by, and even a scorpion chilling out with us for a drink. Read about our encounters with snakes, toucans, iguanas, and a feisty little cat we named Sparky Joan.