Well, I just finished a whirlwind trip through Seattle, WA, USA. My mum-in-law had surgery and needed some help during the recovery. She is literally …
A Seattle Fall with Friends, Family, and Fido
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Costa Rican Critters: From Gecko Goo to Whale Watching
You have got to love critters to truly enjoy Costa Rica! I have seen more varieties of birds, insects, reptiles, and mammals here in Sámara …
Concrete Jungle or Real Jungle in Sámara: Debating Crowds for Critters
Where would you rather live? In a metropolitan city or small tropical village? I struggle with this question often, so I kind of try to …
Dry Season, Green Season, and Pura Vida Plumbing
Let’s talk about water. Most humans enjoy being near large bodies of agua. I certainly do. That’s why coasts, islands, rivers, and lakes are so …
Poop Problems Near Seattle, USA
When you spend any amount of time conversing with me about random topics, the conversation will inevitably get around to poop and poop issues. It’s …
Six Months in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic
Bats! Bats! Bats! I could spend hours chatting with you all about bats. But I’ll control myself because I have all kinds of fun things …
Humpback Whale Tour in Samaná, Dominican Republic
Whale tour!!! And not just any whale tour, but a humpback-whale tour! Sign me up! Every year, these ridiculously massive creatures make the long journey …
Picking Up Strays in the Tropics
Well, ya’ll remember that doggo that I told you about who followed me home from Playa Escondida several weeks ago? Yeah, well, she is still …
Los Haitises National Park in The Dominican Republic
The government of The Dominican Republic was super smart and forward thinking when they created all their national parks. They have 29 throughout this country, …
Playa Bonita Family-Style, Dominican Republic
My apartment in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic is so crazy close to Playa Bonita (Beautiful Beach) but, unfortunately, the new complex that I’m staying in …