“I wish I had never gone traveling.” – No One Ever

“I wish I had never gone traveling.” – No One Ever

San Pedrillo station, Corcovado

San Pedrillo station, Corcovado

One of the attractions of Drake Bay is its proximity to Corcovado National Park, on the Osa Penninsula in southwest Costa Rica.  More than 20 years ago, Stacy and I backpacked into Corcovado from the south, an arduous journey in the heat and humidity, 20 kilometers...

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Paradise on Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Paradise on Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Love the La Paloma Beach House!  Tropical seclusion is not so easy to find anymore, yet here we are with two private beaches tucked up against the rain forest near Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica.  The house sits up above the beach, a 15-minute walk down the...

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Hiking the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim

Hiking the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim

While Stacy and I have hiked it before, May 22, 2022, would be the first Rim-to-Rim hike for Alex and Maile.  We organized a large group of friends, most hiking North-to-South but a few were hiking in the opposite direction. Starting the Rim-to-Rim hike.  ...

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Red Sea

Red Sea

I last dove the Red Sea 25 years ago.  I recall clear, warm water with vibrant coral and fish life.  Of course, that was in October.  March is still considered winter in Egypt, and the water hasn't started to warm up yet.  Even in a wetsuit, the Red Sea in March is...

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