Category Archives: Central America

Yikes! My Legs Are Killing Me!

Posted on October 21, 2012 by bartoszblog

3:30 am and laying in bed with throbbing, pulsing legs. One of the reasons people visit Salento, Colombia is for a hike through Cocora Valley. I woke up yesterday and decided that as long as I was close, I would … Continue reading →

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Am I Staying at a Commune?

Posted on October 20, 2012 by bartoszblog

When I first arrived at La Serrana, I wondered if I was staying at a hippie commune! If you know me, you know I have lived a pretty innocent life. I am not much of a drinker, not because I … Continue reading →

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Colombian Fun!

Posted on October 18, 2012 by bartoszblog

I arrived in Cartagena, Colombia after a short flight from Panama City. The “Darien Gap” which divides Panama and Colombia is filled with terrain and other reported dangers that make it difficult to cross, so after a bit of research … Continue reading →

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Tidbits from Panama

Posted on October 11, 2012 by bartoszblog

When people talk about Panama City, you will hear the words “international” or “cosmopolitan” and references to the modern high rise architecture. I was prepared for the city view, but when I arrived, after seven weeks exploring Central America, I … Continue reading →

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Family Bonding in Costa Rica

Posted on October 11, 2012 by bartoszblog

Today felt like a day of comfort in Costa Rica. At home, I am often busy with social events and meeting with friends and today was a bit of the same. I left Jaco beach on a morning bus to … Continue reading →

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Costa Rican Days

Posted on October 3, 2012 by bartoszblog

Good friends are always there…even when they are hundreds of miles away…to give you a dose of perspective. This morning, while texting with my friend Holly, I mentioned how it was 10:30 am and while I was planning to go … Continue reading →

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A City Girl in Costa Rica

Posted on September 29, 2012 by bartoszblog

I am a city girl! I identify with the pace of city life and love exploring new urban destinations. Navigating public transportation makes my heart quicken. I find throngs of people in public places to be more entertaining than any … Continue reading →

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Hurrying Through El Salvador and Nicaragua

Posted on September 18, 2012 by bartoszblog

Sitting in Leon, Nicaragua at a small table eating a grilled piece of chicken with a side of rice. (I am reaching my rice capacity…just saying) The power just went out so I am sitting in the dark with a … Continue reading →

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Parading Through Belize City

Posted on September 12, 2012 by bartoszblog

“Do you want to join in the parade?” After my quick answer yes, Tracie and I were off and running through side streets in Belize City to catch up with the float where people were yelling and singing “Hip, hip … Continue reading →

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Un-Belizeable

Posted on September 9, 2012 by bartoszblog

There are tshirts here that say Un-Belizeable and I would have to agree, it’s easy to fall in love with Belize. In fact, as I have traveled around, I have met a variety of Americans who visited Belize a few … Continue reading →

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