Category Archives: Costa Rica

Wanderlust – it’s a wanderful world!

Posted on January 10, 2014 by carmen

I caught the wanderbug early in life (age 5) when my parents moved to Canada. My dad got his pilot license and in no time we were landing somewhere in northern Ontario every time we flew: enjoying the myriad of … Continue reading →

Posted in Costa Rica, Fashion, New York City, Seattle, Travel | Tagged Costa Rica, fashion, Germany, It's a wonderful world, las bolas, New York City, New York subway, NYC, Scotland, Seattle, sphere rocks, Starry Night, stone spheres, the Big Apple, travel, Van Gogh, vegetarian and vegan lifestyle | 17 Comments

Happy Canada Day

Posted on June 30, 2013 by carmen

This is the Canadian long weekend. On July 1st we celebrate 146 years of Confederation. During my trip to Costa Rica in April, I wore this outfit and I will wear it for Canada Day. It’s more of a sailor … Continue reading →

Posted in Costa Rica, Fashion | Tagged Canada Day, Karmann Ghia, nautical, red and white top, sailor style | 8 Comments

Down By the River

Posted on May 25, 2013 by carmen

Costa Rica was an adventure that I’m still enjoying in my thoughts and dreams; the ocean, the mountains, the wildlife and … shopping!! I bought this dress in one of the fabulous malls in San Jose!! I wore it on … Continue reading →

Posted in Costa Rica, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Spring | Tagged all season dress, convertible strap shoes, Costa Rica, fashion, hi-lo dress, high low dress, Made in USA, nature, photography, river, sandals, Scenery, style | 12 Comments

¡Pura Vida!

Posted on May 17, 2013 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Animals, Costa Rica, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Travel | Tagged Beach, Costa Rica, enjoying life, iguana. horse. bird, nature, pet pig, photography, positive attitude, pura vida, Scenery | 11 Comments

The Costa Rican Riviera

Posted on May 9, 2013 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Costa Rica, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Travel | Tagged Beach, beach babe, beach pig, caribbean coasts, costa rica tamarindo, gorgeous beaches, Lola the beach pig, papaya smoothie, pigs, Playa Avellanas, Tamarindo, trees | 9 Comments

Tamarindo

Posted on May 4, 2013 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Costa Rica, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Travel, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged beautiful beaches, coconut, Costa Rica, las bolas, nature, papaya smoothie, sphere rocks, stone spheres, Tamarindo, vegan lifestyle | 12 Comments

Flora and Fauna

Posted on April 30, 2013 by carmen

The drive to Tamarindo (a tropical beach town on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica) was fascinating! Scenery was spectacular and even though it’s about a four hour drive from San Jose, it was enjoyable. The roads are good (several … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Costa Rica, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Travel, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged beauty, Costa Rica, flowers, food, iguana, nature, restaurants, style, Tamarindo, vegan | 6 Comments

Do you know the way to San Jose?

Posted on April 28, 2013 by carmen

Costa Rica, that is! Anyone who has ever traveled to Costa Rica knows what a beautiful country it is. From the majestic mountains, tropical rain forests, rolling hills and valleys to the beautiful beaches on the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, … Continue reading →