Living in a land down underWhere women glow and men plunder (yeah)Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder? (Thunder)You better-better run, you better take cover Written by Colin Hay and and Ron Strykert - Men at Work The song "Downunder" is an Aussie classic although interestingly owes some of its success to the … Continue reading Back in the Land of OZ
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Costa Rica – Volcanoes, Rainforest and Beaches
Lake Arenal and Volcano Cheese making is all very good and what an experience but we were about to meet the Costa Rica renowned for its diverse flora and fauna. Costa Rica is home to around six percent of the world's species - a whopping 500,000 recorded species. Over 25% of the country is designated … Continue reading Costa Rica – Volcanoes, Rainforest and Beaches
COSTA RICA – Eco-Tourism is the Thing
The rainforest drips and glows with green the tree-frog croaks his far off song His voice is stillness, moss and rain drunk from the forest ages long by Judith Wright - Australian poet and environmentalist. The people of Costa Rica are immensely proud of the biodiversity that their country is blessed with and their record … Continue reading COSTA RICA – Eco-Tourism is the Thing
COSTA RICA – A Country on the Move
Hola, mi llamo Mike PURA VIDA Hermano Boulder to SanJose - Five hours and twenty five minutes in travel time but a world apart in lifestyle. For starters I am fairly sure Boulder taxi drivers' modus operandi is to get you to your destination safely. In Costa Rica it seems that getting you there is … Continue reading COSTA RICA – A Country on the Move
This is a Very Odd Country
Boulder, Colorado is by no means representative of the U.S. of A. It is a university city and Colorado University pervades most walks of life here. Google has a centre in the middle of town. Nearly 80% of its population is White (6.5% Asian, 1.8% Black) and the city is in the top 25 wealthiest … Continue reading This is a Very Odd Country
To A New Destination and Some Time in an Old One
Well, I've had dreams enough for oneAnd I've got love enough for threeI have my hopes to comfort meI've got my new horizons out to sea The Moody Blues song written by Justin Hayward Bloody hell its cold. Descending to -2C overnight and reaching the lofty heights of 9C at midday the cold gets into … Continue reading To A New Destination and Some Time in an Old One