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Category Archives: A Traveler’s Journal
Wake-up! There’s a Rooster in the Kitchen
There is one bird I love most at my dad’s ranch—the cutest, sweetest, most beautiful little rooster in the world. He likes to sit on your lap and have his ruddy feathers stroked and he’s so friendly you can scoop … Continue reading
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The Wagging Tails Make It All Worthwhile
It’s the end of January and I’m in California on deployment with the Humane Society of the United States Animal Response Team, assisting over 80 dogs (and a few cats) that are awaiting adoption from a confiscation case. As always, the … Continue reading
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Time to Celebrate!
Jump for joy! The impending Yellowfin tuna farm permitted for construction near the mouth of Golfo Dulce has been stopped! As Jorge would say, “Yipy!” In early November SETENA (Costa Rica’s Environmental Secretariat) took decisive action when it ended negotiations … Continue reading
Posted in A Traveler’s Journal, Costa Rica Adventures, Earth’s Amazing Creatures, Life as an Author-Illustrator, Pacific Coast Splendor, Poetry & Other Writings
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GOLFO DULCE 2011, PART 4: And Her Eyes Sparkled with the Secret of It
Now the days float by in blues and teals and misty greys. I feel like Margaret Wise Brown’s black kitten, peering from my seaward vessel in search of life’s secrets. What will we find today? Perhaps a little island. Although our … Continue reading
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GOLFO DULCE 2011, PART 3: Rub-a-dub-dub, a Toy Boat in the Tub
Jorge and I wasted no time getting out on the water in our miniture-sized boat, newly named Caja de Fósforos, and that first day had a coming-home feeling. The Gulf was just as I remembered it and I found myself delighting … Continue reading
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GOLFO DULCE 2011, PART 2: Another Year, Another Broken Boat
The 50 hp motor we needed to push our 19-foot Raya was on the fritz. The gear box was shot. Having just arrived to discover the fact, I put on my best no-worries-every-problem-has-a-solution smile and sat with Mike to explore my options—none … Continue reading
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GOLFO DULCE 2011, PART 1: One Ticket to Paradise
I arrived in Puerto Jiménez, Costa Rica on a perfect Sunday morning after curving down out of the clouds and sweeping over my beloved Golfo Dulce. Stepping onto the tarmac, a twinkle of birdsong rushed from the green forest to greet me and a … Continue reading
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BROOKE’S TRAVEL TIPS: Homemade Instant Oatmeal—Just Add Water
I’m not a big breakfast person but I know it’s an important meal. So when I’m out-of-town, I always try to eat something small but nutritious, especially if I’ll be driving cross-country, working outside or heading into an all-day event. Instant oatmeal was a … Continue reading
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BROOKE’S TRAVEL TIPS: Register with the Embassy
I went to Kenya many moons ago, when Kenya was safe for tourists. Things have changed. Because of swings in politics and economies, it’s vital that you have access to international travel information when planning a trip abroad. While certain … Continue reading
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BROOKE’S TRAVEL TIPS: Make a Reusable Packing Checklist
It’s a dash to the airport! Pausing in the driveway, you do a last-minute mental rundown of the stuff you should have packed. T-shirts—check. Sandals—check. Shampoo, toothbrush, shaver—check, check, check. And off you go! Only later you discover you’ve forgotten your camera. An … Continue reading
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