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…

Burn, Baby, Burn Pt. 2

A bottle of Colonel E.H, Taylor rum with a fire in the background, framing it.

As wildfire flames neared our Airbnb in Costa Rica, we considered evacuation. Despite the locals’ nonchalance, the fire crept closer, threatening our escape route. Forced to leave, we spent hours at a sports bar. Upon returning, we watched the flames dance, unsure if we’d make it through the night.