The Sounds of Silencio

Close to the town of Sarchi in a magical, undisturbed cloud forest lies the El Silencio Lodge, our first stop on our Costa Rican vacation in July.  Our family is no different than most.  We have been running crazy from our work to school, daycare, supermarket and back again.  We were ready for a quiet…

Mother’s Day at Four Seasons

My visit to the Four Seasons Papagayo Resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica could not have been more needed to for this weary working mother.  I was fortunate enough to had been invited by the resort to spend Mother’s Day on the Papagayo Peninsula.  I was escorted by my excellent DCR guide and driver on the…

We enjoyed our Costa Rican vacation!

In the oasis of Costa Rica I discovered another treasure that being the J.W. Marriott located in the north Pacific in the burgeoning Hacienda Pinilla community.  As I am writing, my mind wanders back to my experiences.  Closing my eyes I can visualize the spa and the serenity and relaxation I encountered while being pampered.…