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Hostels aren’t just for teenagers or dorm style living

September 5, 2013 by Sonja Dewing

Cabinas Eddy in Costa Rica was more of a hotel,but it did have a small kitchen available for use,and this awesome sign. That’s right, I want the world to know. If you don’t want to spend an arm and leg … Read More

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What to pack for multiple countries Part 2

September 1, 2013 by Sonja Dewing

Clothes, hat, hiking boots, binoculars, sleep sack, etc. In addition to part 1, here’s some more equipment and items that I brought along with me. And yes, that’s nail polish in my pile. A woman’s got to have good looking … Read More

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What to pack for multiple countries Part 1

August 30, 2013 by Sonja Dewing

camera, journal, pen, itenerary in folder, “Marvin” my mini laptop, cell phone, chargers for phone and laptop, etc. Packing for three countries can be a bit difficult; especially if you’re like me and pack too much. The following is my … Read More

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Playa Dominical to San Jose, Costa Rica

August 26, 2013 by Sonja Dewing

I asked my instructor if I should get a smaller board if I ever try surfing again. He shook his head. Yoda knows I’m not ready for that yet. Last day in Playa Dominical Before our final surf lesson with … Read More

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Playa Dominical, Costa Rica Surfing for Beginners

August 22, 2013 by Sonja Dewing

If you think that looks like a big wave, you’d be right. Surfing for beginners – Three days (two hours a day) of learning to surf in rough water and I’m battered and thrilled. A great work out, surfing! Each … Read More

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Hop back to Dominical, Costa Rica via Lima and Panama City

August 14, 2013 by Sonja Dewing

After a lot of on-line research, we decided we’d learn to surf at Costa Rica Surf Camp in Dominical (pushing off our return to the states another week). but first, we have to make our way back to Costa Rica. … Read More

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South America: Ollantaytambo to Cusco, Peru Sacsayhuaman

August 7, 2013 by Sonja Dewing

Rebecca and I clowning around at the Pisac ruins Wow! It’s been a glorious ride. Pisac Ruins and Market Our taxi driver met us early to take us on our way to Cusco. First, we stopped in Pisac. Unfortunately, we … Read More

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South America: Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines, and Moray, Peru

August 4, 2013 by Sonja Dewing

Ruins at Ollantaytambo Staying in Ollantaytambo was a good choice. I like this town and it’s nice to walk around and appreciate the old buildings. Morning walk through the ruins Rufus (named by me) followed us around most of themorning. … Read More

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South America: Peru, Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

August 3, 2013 by Sonja Dewing

  Another great day and it was close but we almost lost our luggage! Finishing our time in Aguas Calientes One of the many butterflies here First, we wanted to fill up our morning before the train left so we … Read More

Clouds over Machu Picchu
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South America: Peru – Exploring Machu Picchu

July 27, 2013 by Sonja Dewing

South America: Peru, Aguas Calientes, and Machu Picchu The fog lifted and revealed the amazing ruins. What a long and amazing day! Be in the Know: I can’t reiterate enough that you shouldn’t be in a rush to come here … Read More

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