Category Archives: Beach

¡Pura Vida!

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Two simple Spanish words; words to greet, words to say when we part, an expression of enjoying life and being happy. What do they mean? Directly translated PURE LIFE but this phrase in Costa Rica has a much richer and … Continue reading →

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The Costa Rican Riviera

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

While visiting Costa Rica I got to see two gorgeous beaches (there are almost 300 beaches on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts of Costa Rica. Tamarindo and Playa Avellanas have beautiful beaches with soft, pale gold sand, palm trees, and … Continue reading →

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Tamarindo

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

I’m not a sun worshiper, in fact I walked along the beach of Tamarindo, Costa Rica with a parasol. The sun drains me in the heat of the day and I don’t want to bake in the sun. I prefer … Continue reading →

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Las Olas – a day in Ft. Lauderdale

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

It’s a cold day in February but my mind drifts back to sunny memories of Florida. This day in Ft Lauderdale began with breakfast at Starbucks, a quick stop at Festival Flea Market to buy the black sandals I am … Continue reading →

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Pelican Pier

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

One of the enjoyable things about warm weather is relaxing at a sidewalk cafe. We had our pizza outside at a charming little Italian-style restaurant within walking distance of the pier at Pompano Beach. I call it Pelican Pier because … Continue reading →

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