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 :-)
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Our decision to move to Costa Rica - what we worried about, how we decided to do it, and how we are doing it!
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