Sometimes, you can go years knowing people electronically, and never meet them in person. Well, this morning, I met an e-friend in downtown San José - in person! She was on her way through town, so we met at one bus station, and ended at another. In between, we meandered around downtown, and ended up seeing a number of parks - and closed museums :-(. Holidays are usually fun in Costa Rica, but a drawback is that a lot of places are closed (and buses often run on a Sunday schedule). Today, Guanacaste Day, was a holiday. And a Monday. And San José was *quiet!*
I was amazed at how much I had forgotten! What was the history of the metal school? Who is that and what represents which country on the national monument? sigh. Fortunately, detailed information is available with a click of the mouse.
I've been having fun with Google maps lately, so you can see where we walked :-)
View Mini-Park-Tour San Jose Costa Rica in a larger map
Monday, July 25, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Home Cookin'
Unbelievable! We've been home from France for 4 weeks, and we finally went out to lunch! I don't think I've had so many meals in a row at home in... well, ever!
I think part of it is that we were on the road so much for so long - four weeks of travel, and I only cooked twice. We were constantly on the move (for us, that is - I know plenty of folks who stay one short night in each place and move on early). When we finally got home, we sort of dug in :-).
Another part is that it is rainy season, perfect bundle-up-and-stay-at-home weather.
The other part is that I don't have very much pulling me away from home. I don't have French or Spanish class this session, and I work from home. I did go for art day (yay!), but that doesn't involve restaurants at all. My only reason I absolutely have for leaving the house is to get groceries.
Time to get back into my walking routine - go out for a walk, then decide where to go :-D.
I think part of it is that we were on the road so much for so long - four weeks of travel, and I only cooked twice. We were constantly on the move (for us, that is - I know plenty of folks who stay one short night in each place and move on early). When we finally got home, we sort of dug in :-).
Another part is that it is rainy season, perfect bundle-up-and-stay-at-home weather.
The other part is that I don't have very much pulling me away from home. I don't have French or Spanish class this session, and I work from home. I did go for art day (yay!), but that doesn't involve restaurants at all. My only reason I absolutely have for leaving the house is to get groceries.
Time to get back into my walking routine - go out for a walk, then decide where to go :-D.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Strawberry Chicken
Strawberry Chicken and Green Beans
In a medium-high hot pan, add
oil
minced garlic
minced ginger
Stir and cook a few seconds, then add
cubed chicken breast
Let brown, then
Stir in chopped grean beans, cover and cook till done, ~10 minutes
Deglaze with white wine and orange juice
Add chopped strawberries
Warm through, then serve over rice with soy sauce
In a medium-high hot pan, add
oil
minced garlic
minced ginger
Stir and cook a few seconds, then add
cubed chicken breast
Let brown, then
Stir in chopped grean beans, cover and cook till done, ~10 minutes
Deglaze with white wine and orange juice
Add chopped strawberries
Warm through, then serve over rice with soy sauce
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