The tiger heron that ate a turtle
August 16, 2022
Click here to see the amazing photo sequence of a Tiger heron eating a river turtle Pincha aquí para ver la secuencia de fotos de la garza tigre comiendose una tortuga
New photo album – Turrialba
August 14, 2022
We have just published a new photo album with the most amazing birds and other wildlife. This time, from a finca close to La Suiza, in Turrialba. Click on the link below to access the album Acabamos de publicar otro album de fotos con algunos pájaros increibles y otros animales. Esta vez, desde una finca … More New photo album – Turrialba
New photo album: Hojancha (Guanacaste)
August 9, 2022
We have new photos! This time from Hojancha (Guanacaste) We have new photos! This time from Hojancha (Guanacaste). Click the photo to access the album. Por fin tenemos fotos! Esta vez de las aves y otros animales de Hojancha (Guanacaste). Pincha en la foto para acceder al album
Turtles, dolphins and whales
August 6, 2022
For the month of August, we have rented a very simple house on the beach at the Osa Peninsula, in the Southern Pacific tip of Costa Rica. The house has no internet, no warm water and no washing machine. But it has a perfect location: beachfront, coconut trees, mangroves and an endless view over the … More Turtles, dolphins and whales
Home sweet home
July 20, 2022
A few days ago, as I looked around to the house where we are living now, a wooden cabin in a nature reserve, I suddenly missed having a “home”. As in a more or less permanent place. I realized that we have been living among suitcases and boxes for months. In fact, as I think … More Home sweet home
First day of my new life
July 16, 2022
On the first of June, I officially started my leave from the university. Piuuuuuuuuung! PO….PO…..Piuuuuuuuuuung POPPOPOPOPOPOPOPO! The sound of the fireworks resound on my head as I write these lines. So, It is DONE. And it just feels right! It feels like all the pieces are slowly falling into place. As Frank nicely reminded me … More First day of my new life
Surrealistic conversations
May 31, 2022
Yesterday I called the customer service of my bank here. For some misterious reason, I could not access the online bank because, according to the system, I was not in Costa Rica…. Whaaaaaaat? The last time that I checked, Turrialba was in Costa Rica. And unless I felt into an interspace wormhole that transported me … More Surrealistic conversations
The Kafkaesque challenge of driving (legally) in Costa Rica
May 21, 2022
So, we recently found out that our European driving license is only valid for three months. After that, apparently, if you get caught by the police, not only do you get a fine, but they take away your car plates. Needless to say, that is a bit of an inconvenience in this country. So, we … More The Kafkaesque challenge of driving (legally) in Costa Rica
10 great small pleasures of living in the tropics
May 15, 2022
Today, as I was hanging on the hammock, looking at the hummingbirds sipping from the feeder, I realized how lucky we are. Living in the tropics brings this continuous stream of small pleasures in life, for which I am truly grateful. Blue skies every day We are now in the rainy season, which people here … More 10 great small pleasures of living in the tropics
Matilda and the fireflies
May 3, 2022
Yesterday, our beloved Matilda left us. She started feeling unwell on Friday. So Saturday morning, just when we were moving to another house, we took her to the vet. They recommended that we leave her overnight to run some tests and give her some fluids. A couple of hours later, they called us. She had … More Matilda and the fireflies
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