One of the amazing things we’ve noticed here in Costa Rica, is the HUGE heavy metal following. John and I have never been the biggest Bangers on the block, but we do appreciate some metals bands and we have really learned to cultivate a further love for this genre of music during our travels here in Costa Rica. This is the story of our very first heavy metal concert.
(We went to see Metallica and all we got were these T-shirts!)
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I try not to talk about the insect situation in the tropical = massive insect infestation sunny lands of the otherwise beautiful country of Costa Rica. But I just can’t hold back any longer!
You know how you can pretend things aren’t there if you can ignore them? Well there is NO WAY you can ignore a friggin’ BIRD BUG.
A few weeks ago, John and I were innocently minding our own business, working in our living/dining room when all of all sudden…
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I look up from my laptop and ask John, “What the F was that???”
John looked up from his laptop and replied, “I dunno, isn’t it kind of late for people to be drilling or running machinery?”
I replied, “I dunno, that sounded more like a machine gun.”
Then we heard it again.
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It was coming from our living room window. So I cautiously walked over to to find the Bird Bug flapping it’s wings.
We Went to Panama and All We Got Were These Masks/Hats!
For Christmas 2009 we went to Panama City, Panama to explore Central America some more. And while Panama City was absolutely beautiful, we learned a huge travel tip in this experience.
TIP: Check another place’s Christmas schedule BEFORE you decide to go away for the holidays. We were silly and checked AFTER the fact, only to realize that mostly everything would be closed for the Christmas Holidays!
Hence us not having all to much to do except model our awesome Embera mask finds. You’d be surprise at how diverse and entertaining masks can be when you have some idle time to pass!
Luckily it wasn’t a complete disaster and we just wouldn’t be “us” if we didn’t have more stories to follow. Stay tuned…
We Were In Miami Bitches!
A few weeks ago, John and I booked it over to South Beach, Miami for a few days of debauchery, eating, shopping and people watching right in the heart of the party. Here’s a story about one of our days there – the funniest one!
Volcan Irazu, Costa Rica
We continue our day trip with Mama Rodrigo, Tita Lina and our friend Rolando from Cartago to the Volcan Irazu. Here are some awesome pictures from the Volcan Irazu…
Raise Your Very Own Backyard Tico Chicks!
One of the most endearing sights in Costa Rica are all the animals that roam freely around people’s yards and properties. In fact, our friend Erich actually has a rooster and a chicken which his family keep as pets.
They really are the sweetest birds I’ve ever met. During a previous get-together, Erich and I named the pair Angel and Alonzo 
Angel and Alonzo are mated and paired together for life. They take care of each other and love each other dearly. They follow each other around everywhere and make sure that the other is ok at all times.
They sleep together and eat together, and when Angel the chicken is ready to lay her eggs, Alonzo the rooster flits about getting hay and straw in one area for Angel to rest on. It’s just too cute!
In all seriousness, who knew chickens could make such great pets? 
BIG Plants – little Country…
We went on a day tour to a few places in Costa Rica, one of them being the absolutely gorgeous La Paz Waterfall Gardens.
The following is a series of images showcasing the HUGE size of some of the plant life in Costa Rica…
Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles (Basílica)
On another beautiful Saturday afternoon in Costa Rica, we went to the city of Cartago and the Volcan Irazu with Mama Rodrigo, Tita Lina and our friend Rolando. This is about the Cartago part of our day trip…
You know that warning sign you see on vehicles now and again? You know, the one that tells you to please keep all your limbs inside your vehicle – well I almost forgot to count my head as a “limb”…:D
I don’t think this is a Costa Rican thing. This is really just a common sense life thing that you should never forget, even if you are really excited in a new place and wanting to soak in all the sights around you. Remember to keep ALL your body parts and valuables inside your vehicle.
The Central Market – On Your Mark, Get Set…GO!!!
The Central Market in Downtown San Jose, Costa Rica is an absolute maze of consumer and material delights. You can find almost anything here and at great prices too. Every corner and every turn is a new sight, new smell and new find.
This only looks like one big mess of things up for sale, but upon closer investigation there is a certain logic and order in place. And bargains are abound to be found in this wonderful area of downtown San Jose.
Located by the Avdas. Central and 1 and Cs. 6 and 8 Barrio La Merced – it’s always worth checking out this vibrant and busy street market.
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