The Road is Calling

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Adventure is worthwhile

14/11/2012

What we've been up to:
Colombia- the first 2 weeks were a bit rough waiting for our truck to arrive, but the following 2 weeks in Colombia made up for it! We got our first taste of the Andes and the dramatic views that come with it, enjoyed a coffee tour, hikes and horseback riding thru rugged terrain (putting it mildly), hot springs, and ended it with a visit to a beautiful gothic cathedral. Colombians are some of the friendliest people we've encountered on this trip. We truly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend a visit to this beautiful country!
Ecuador- our first stop was Otavalo, known for its handicrafts by the local indigenous tribes. We only planned on staying a night or two, but found ourselves drawn to the Market day after day. There is something about a 4" woman dressed in traditional wear with a soft squeaky voice begging you to purchase her handmade items, for dirt cheap, that we couldn't resist. These women are beyond cute! I can't think of a better way to spend some $$$
We also visited the middle of the world monument, and snapped a pic of us standing with a foot in the northern and southern hemisphere. We both received "egg master" certificates for balancing an egg on a nail while standing on the equator. We rock! We also Enjoyed more hot springs, as well as a waterfall hike, then crossed the Andes again on the way to the beach. While there we met another Brasilian over landing couple from Curitiba, Brazil..... Its small world! With no surf and new friends we spent the next few days drinking and grilling. Thanks Marco and Janaina.... safe travels and we'll see you soon in Curitiba!

Peru- surf, surf, and more surf :) we've spent most of our time at the coast... Mancora, Lobitos, Huanchaco, and of course Chicama known for it's longest left in the world. Once the swell was gone we headed south... We met up with H&P and enjoyed sand boarding and dune buggy rides thru the sand dunes, Nasca lines, then finally headed inland for another cross of the Andes. Driving at 4500m (1350 ft) with epic views, this is easily one of the most beautiful drives of our life! We are currently in Cusco and leave today to start our journey (with H&P) to Machu Pichu!

09/09/2012

22/08/2012

TRiC is Back

Life has an interesting way of working itself out. We've recently stumbled upon a few surprises, realizations and ultimately change :) Managing a hotel was a temporary gig for us, and proved to be a great experience. But the time has come for us to say goodbye and return to our journey!! We are once again back on the road, and couldn't be happier. We don't know where we're going….but we're on our way!!!

For the Kaya fans out there…Kaya is having the time of her life! She is happiest digging for rocks (the bigger the better) along the shoreline, getting pummeled by a few waves, carrying the rock with her teeth and dropping it several feet later. Then sniffs around for her next victim, and the process is repeated. Like the waves here…. she is a machine that never stops. It's an addiction that continues to get stronger. We've also discovered that she's bipolar (I hear it's very common amongst the canines ;). Walking to the beach manic puppy, walking away from the beach depressed old lady. I can't say that I blame her though, cause the beach has been great!! The last swell was a SHOW!!! Big waves, sunny days, and looonngg rides. One after another, all day long, for 3 epic days = AMAZING!

Sadly, our time in Costa Rica is coming to an end…..but we are ready for the adventure that lies ahead! Next stop, Pacific coast of Panama ;)

31/07/2012

NEW LIFE!
Since TRIC arrived in Costa Rica many wonderful things have happened! We had the pleasure of experiencing a whole month of our "paradise" in Pavones. While there, we found the most amazing yoga studio, Pavones Yoga Center (to all our yogi friends...this is an absolute must!). We also had a FUN visit with friends from Cali. BIG thanks to the Thiago's and Becca; Joao, Rafa, and Cae for coming down! It was an UNFORGETTABLE experience! Thank you guys for making it possible!!! When can we do it again?!?

The beginning of July we put TRIC on hold, and took on a challenge of managing a beachfront hotel in Costa Rica! For the past few weeks we've been super busy! Wow, what a change of pace for us!! One day we were laying in a hammock and the next working like dogz! (this is why we haven't updated for a while) We have now adapted to the change...it only took a month :) hahaha. We are learning the in's and out's of running a business 24/7... in a 3rd world country... while living in paradise, AND Michelle is learning to speak spanish....finalmente!!! The hotel came with 2 dogs, Jellybean and Tutti, they are sweet girls that now follow us everywhere just like Kaya. We're a pack of 5 now.

We are delighted with the way our life has transformed, and is continuously transforming during this trip. Where do we go next? We don't know, it's a BIG world! For now you can find us at Encantada Ocean Cottages, Esterillos Este - Costa Rica. Come visit!!

23/06/2012

23/06/2012