Monthly Archives: March 2013

Nuevo Arenal

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Sara

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After 9 months on the road together we actually were going separate ways for a week. Dan was headed back to kite surf up north at Playa Copal and I was headed to Nuevo Arenal on the lake for some relaxation and a cooler climate after 2 weeks of oppressive heat at the beach.… Read the rest

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Samara Costa Rica

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Sara

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Leaving the dust and heat of Nosara we retreated to the beach at Samara. This was a 28 km ride down a VERY dusty dirt road.

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Dan is on the up hill and looking back at me down hill. I’m trying to stay back out of Dan’e dust cloud.… Read the rest

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Nosara, Costa Rica

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Sara

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Now that Dan is “a kite surfer dude” we are going to head south to meet his sister and her family in Nosara.

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The drive south was initially on the gravel road back to la Cruz and then for a few hours on the pavement.… Read the rest

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Playa Copal Costa Rica

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Sara

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Heading south from the border, we made for the Playa Copal and to the Kite House. The road is gravel from La Cruz and that is also where the nearest grocery store is.

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The view from our room overlooks the Bahia Salinas.… Read the rest

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1 Border 4 Hours Now for Costa Rica

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Sara

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One thing I hate to drive in is wind and that means a wind farm is never a good sign.

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Gusting to 35mph. I guess it could be a lot worse it could be dark and raining. I really used to dread the border-crossing day, but as Guaterider says expect the worst, but hope for the best.… Read the rest

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Granada and San Juan del Sur Nicaragua

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Sara

 

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We had a very short ride past Volcano Masaya and on to Granada. We went up the volcano last time we were in Nicaragua and it is really worth it. I love the sign in the parking lot beside the active crater that says “ park facing out…just in case”.… Read the rest

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Matagalpa to Managua Nicaragua

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Sara

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Leaving Matagalpa we opted for the long way round.

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There is a few km of dirt on the way to San Ramon. This is also a great ride! There is a fairly sketchy 20 km just past Muy Muy, but the rest of the road is good.… Read the rest

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