DH and I don't always "do" Valentine's Day. The day is hyped, reservations are hard to come by, and beyond watching some awkward early-daters, we can have a nice dinner anytime. So sometimes we call it good, order pizza, drink beer, and enjoy each others company. But this … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2015
Costa Rica & A Dog Named Bassam
I'm a sucker for animals. In fact, it's a running joke that I only show affection to horses and dogs. So it should be no real surprise that an entire blog post is devoted to a dog. Bassam, that is. The Korrigan Lodge, where we stayed in Punta Uva, is owned by Ingrid and … [Read more...]
Weekly Roundup: Vacation=Time to Read (and Eat)
For the first time in a long time, I finished a book in three days while we were in Costa Rica! Vacations are great for catching up on some reading...and then eating delicious food. Then we were welcomed back to DC with some snow...which unfortunately (for the dog) all melted … [Read more...]
Quick Recap of Our Trip to Punta Uva, Costa Rica!
Costa Rica is a really accessible destination, and the crazy long immigration lines with tons of families make that pretty apparent. Resorts abound on the Pacific coast, but we headed to the Caribbean: we spent 5 nights/4 days in Punta Uva, and had a great time. While I'm not one … [Read more...]
Weekly Roundup: Planning & Getting Ready for Costa Rica!
Sometimes I think I'd be just as happy having a staycation and hibernating with the dog. But I know I'll be grateful to be in warm Costa Rica soon enough (and will be posting this from Costa Rica, I hope!). If all goes according to plan, the next post will be of sloths. And the … [Read more...]
