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  • From Cable to . . . Bulgaria

    In which we need some water, we cross some mountains, and enter a very different place called Bulgaria.

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  • Breaking Up is Hard to Do

    In which we write a Dear John letter to Chile, our old flame, we meets wonderful Moroccan family and we eat great food.

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  • The Beach Called La Mancha

    The Beach Called La Mancha

    An epic trip to a Costa Rica beach, a jaguar we almost saw, and a fantastic homemade dinner – what’s not to like . . .

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  • The 12 Days of Christmas – Central American Style

    Three crocodiles, two scarlet macaws, and an anteater by a banana tree.

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  • Three Amigos and the Vuelta de Costa Rica

    In which we see the Vuelta de Costa Rica, we join forces with new friend Pietro from Italy, we swim in the ocean – and, thanks to some universal sign language – we are not eaten by crocodiles.

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  • American Influence

    American Influence

    In which we ponder Nicaragua and Costa Rica and how different CostaRica is from the rest of Central America, we talk about skiing and the World Cup with some Norwegians, and we don’t see a waterfall.

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  • Like Water and Chocolate

    Like Water and Chocolate

    In which we swim in a crater lake, take a chocolate tour, don’t see any monkeys, meet some Minnesotans, and eat a lovely dinner.

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  • Iguana Soup?

    Iguana Soup?

    In which we are fooled again by the siren of good bakery items in Central America, we don’t eat pizza, and we encounter some iguanas for sale.

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  • Green Eggs & Mosquitoes

    Green Eggs & Mosquitoes

    In which we enjoy the beach and fresh fish, and go to a dinner party, but have a little insect and mosquito stress.

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  • The Weather Started Getting Rough . . .

    In which the roosters get us up early for our “three hour tour” on the Gulf of Fonseca, we make it through Nicaragua immigration, and enjoy a beautiful day in the land of lakes and volcanoes.

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  • It Was Too Hot To Swim

    It Was Too Hot To Swim

    In which we head out for an easy ride, with a plan to go to the beach midday. We are foiled by unexpected mountains and the heat, but we meet some nice people and enjoy seafood on the ocean . . .

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  • Banana Republic

    Banana Republic

    In which we don’t go shopping, we learn some history and debunk Risk, make our way through traffic jams and past volcanoes, and I continue to have some volcanic activity of my own . . .

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