Category Archives: travel

Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica – Beaches

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I am very impressed with the beaches here! Yesterday we went bike riding to a beach area southeast of town, about a 30 minute ride (maybe less, or it went quickly because it was such a beautiful ride).  There were … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Day in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Today was our first full day here. I was tired from the busy week so we relaxed and took it easy this morning – breakfast, a walk to town where we found the produce market, walked around, came back for … Continue reading →

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Back in Puerta Jimenez, Costa Rica

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We liked Puerta Jimenez (eastern Costa Rica, Pacific side, not very far from the Panama Border) so much, we wanted to come back and spend some more time here. The border crossing went very smoothly and the lines were short … Continue reading →

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A bit about our Travel and Lodging in Costa Rica

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

If anyone is planning a short trip to Costa Rica, maybe this post will be helpful. We took the bus from the David terminal to the border ($2/each), and did the border crossing on foot. If you are crossing the border, READ … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts about Costa Rica

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I’m glad we visited Costa Rica! Even though it was on our list of countries to consider, we had never actually been there. It was a great visit, but we are not leaving Panama. We only saw Golfito, about an … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Panama – Costa Rica border

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

It’s always a relief to make it home, especially when home is another country! There has been a lot of discussion among expats here in Panama about border crossings since the rules seem to be a bit different than they … Continue reading →

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Friday in Golfito and Puerta Jimenez, Costa Rica

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We are home again, safe and sound in Panama so I’m catching up on the rest of our trip. Yesterday, Friday, we decided to take the ferry over to Puerta Jimenez and we had a great time. We really like … Continue reading →

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Thursday in Golfito, Costa Rica

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Today we had a relaxing day and mainly walked around town, which, where we are is mostly one road between the water and the steep hill on the other side. There is a tourist center not far from us, and … Continue reading →

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We’re in Costa Rica!

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I’ve wanted to see this country for a long time so I’m excited to be here. We’re in Golfito on the Pacific side, not too far from the Panama Border. This is definitely a beautiful country! On the bus ride … Continue reading →

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Driving Home from Santa Catalina, Panama

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

This is the last set of photos from our recent trip, taken on the drive home. They are the photos that I like best from my collection of that day, and I hope some will give you a feel for … Continue reading →

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