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Once again, breathtaking scenery, but this time – if possible – even more on steriods breathtakingwise. Google maps and Waze did not really agree on the choice of road, so we finally went with google. It took us up in the mountains, over unbelievable stretches of road – mind-blowing, rollercoaster-like, hairpin bend, steep in- andContinue reading “Taking the scenic route from Arenal to Uvita – Carretera Nacional”

Upon leaving La Carolina Lodge, we knew we had a quite different experience coming, we just didn’t know how very different! We landed in the middle of a hotel village (Hotel Los Lagos cannot be described simply as a hotel, therefore the term village is a suitable description for what met us here)at the footContinue reading “Arenal, Hotel Los Lagos”

Jungle paradise on earth – La Carolina Lodge (March 3rd-5th), on the eastern slopes of Volcano Tenorio. In leaving Funky Monkey Lodge and running into a road jam on the mountain pass (!) we suddenly found ourselves in the midst of the jungle after a 4 hr (rather bumpy and dusty) ride. The temperature hadContinue reading “Bucket list!”

“When I fall in love, it will be forever” – We have fallen in love with Costa Rica and the people here. All the smiles, happy faces, the beautiful and diverse nature with jungel and beach, fresh fruit and veggies, the worlds best ceviche, loud animal and nature sounds and smells – all of it,Continue reading “Its a long long road, with many a winding turn (that leads us to who knows where, who knows where?..)”

..and inevitably this has now caught up with us here in paradise too. We have been closely following the situation, and have gotten increasingly worried with the chaotic progression of Covid-19 both at home and world wide. With both of us being doctors, it additionally it is important to be able to stand shoulder toContinue reading “This world wide crisis has caused an abrupt end to life as we know it…”

The next main destination for Sirkussaeter after leaving Playa Negra 21st of February was Funky Monkey lodge, Santa Theresa (Thanks for the tip, Calle). Since it was a fair drive from our current location (google maps suggested 4 hrs), we thought taking a 2 day stop along the way was a good idea. But evenContinue reading “Heading over (somewhat of a detour) from Playa Negra via Hotel Leyenda(Puerto Camarrillo) to Funky Monkey Lodge, Santa Theresa!”

A dedication is in place – Last week one of my favorite artists in the world passed away, only 70 yrs old. He was Norwegian, he was short statured, but nonetheless full of life and definitely one of a kind. Unfortunately I never got to experience him live in concert, but I’ve always loved hisContinue reading “Ikke som alle andre – (“Not like everyone else”)”

Pura vida – The Costa Rican lifestyle! Simply translated it means “simple life” or “pure life”. But in Costa Rica it is more than just a saying – its a way of life! Costa Ricans (Ticos) use this term to say hello, to say goodbye, to say everything´s great, to say everything´s cool! Costa RicaContinue reading “PURA VIDA – COSTA RICA”

Miami; take 2(February 2nd-7th): Upon our arrival at terminal 5 at the cruise pier in Miami Feb. 2nd, having survived the Jamaica earthquake and luckily no following tsunami wave, Inigo picked us up and we went to pick up our car for the coming week, a smooth Ford Camaro convertible! Superbowl Feb. 2nd 2020 @Continue reading “Superbowl, Miami Beach, NBA game, Alligators and Key West all crammed into one wild, wild week!”

Cruise without bruise – Cruising isn’t for beginners, you actually need a coach and hands on training in advance not to faceplant in the cruise boat jungle of diamonds and taxfree jewelry deals, raffles of all kinds, pool karaoke/disco in daytime, crowning the worlds sexiest man (on the ship…), spa and hair appointments, attending theContinue reading “Oasis of the seas, Nassau- O sanity, where art thou?”