After a traditional “tico” breakfast of gallo pinto (rice and beans), huevos and tortillas, it is time to leave Magda’s house and hike to our next homestay. I do not want to leave Magda’s. Her home has been so warm
This past weekend I had the opportunity to visit Manuel Antonio National Park, home to white sand beaches, tropical forests, hiking trails and panoramic sea views. Located on the Pacific coast, some 80-miles from the capital San José, Manuel Antonio National
It’s day four and when I wake up this morning my thoughts are flooded with happiness and pride in knowing this – I have survived three full days on the trail! I did not sleep much the night before in the
If before my muscles were sore, this morning when I awake at 6 a.m. every muscle of my body is yelping in agony, especially some muscles in my calves and glutes that I don’t recall ever feeling before hiking for
A Hike Through the Costa Rican Rainforest, Day Two The day begins at 6:30 a.m. and though I have spent a considerable number of hours sleeping in this bed at a farmhouse in the village of Naranjo, I do not want
*Note: The following series is an account of my experiences during a ten-day hike with Outward Bound Costa Rica, leading through varied landscapes and small pueblos in Costa Rica’s Central Valley. During the trek we camped under tarps and stayed
My life is a mad, crazy swirl these days. And I love it! I made it successfully through my 10-day trek through Costa Rica! My spirit and bones remain unbroken, but my arms and legs are covered in bug bites. I
Tomorrow I'm going on a hike! And not just any hike -- a ten-day, carry-everything-with-you-on-your-back, cook-your-meals-outdoors, technology-free hike. I'm Going Hiking in Costa Rica! As part of my job as Social Media and Marketing Manager for Outward Bound Costa Rica, I have the
Dear faithful subscribers, Today is a very happy day for Something In Her Ramblings -- my travel blog has reached 10,000 subscribers! I am humbled and honored that so many of you have chosen to follow me on my journey as I've
I feel them at night as I lay in bed in my damp, dark room. I try to drift off to sleep but there they are –crawling under my covers and prickling my skin. I turn on the light and