Coffee & Gifts Costa Rica

Coffee & Gifts Costa Rica

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] We Love Coffee Our Family Legacy is Torunes Organic Coffee since 1897, it's the perfect gift to take home with you.Visit our Souvenir and Furniture Store.   At JyG Furniture in Huacas, Guanacaste Drop  in  and  Say ...

The Sad But Predictable Demise of Lahaina

The Sad But Predictable Demise of Lahaina

[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]A Similar Fate May Be Coming to a Town Near You! I have fond memories of Lahaina. I first visited the town in 1976 when I was First Officer on Greenpeace VII. We were warmly received and the people of Lahaina generously...

Cookware Awareness: The Trouble with Teflon

Cookware Awareness: The Trouble with Teflon

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Are you eating toxic chemicals and you don’t know about it?   Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), also known as C-8, is a slippery, soap-like chemical used to make products such as Teflon pans and Stainmaster carpet and...

Costa Rica Rich History Snapshots

Costa Rica Rich History Snapshots

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]We'll select a variety of photographs that are a snapshot of days gone by. The rugged lifestyle, the rich culture, and the history can all be seen with these selections. Make sure to follow Fotografias Antiguas Indigenas...

Shrimp Mediterranean

Shrimp Mediterranean

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]When it comes to cooking with shrimp, there are endless possibilities. Whether you like them grilled, sautéed, or fried, shrimp is a versatile and easy-to-cook ingredient that can be used in all types of dishes. Start by...

Why are Ayahuasca Retreats in Such High Demand?

Why are Ayahuasca Retreats in Such High Demand?

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Ayahuasca, a potent plant medicine with centuries of traditional use by indigenous tribes in the Amazon rainforest, has recently gained significant popularity. People from diverse backgrounds are increasingly seeking out...

Around the World in 40 Days

Around the World in 40 Days

Watch for more installments of this special Howler series  I chase total eclipses of the sun, and I also love birdwatching, traveling all over the world to photograph both. In 2020, as the COVID pandemic raged, our scheduled trip to southern Chile and Patagonia for an...