In Santa Elena, Costa Rica, there is a terrific live museum showcasing Central American species of toads and frogs. The Granaria also serves as a center for the study of these creatures; in their on-site laboratory, natural animal toxins are studied and prepared for use locally as a low-cost alternative to synthetic anestheisia drugs.
16. October 2010
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The Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena)
We were in a cloud, at 5,000 feet, straddling the continental divide of Costa Rica. Our tour was tough going. It rained. And rained. And because of the impossible weather this day, we three will remember it well.
14. October 2010
Canopy Zipline on Mombacho Volcano
We had our very first “volcanic” zipline experience in Nicaragua. Special thanks to Francisco and his team of zipline guides at Canopy Tour Miravalle at Mombacho Natural Reserve, for helping us to overcome our skittishness!
13. October 2010
Nica Buffet: Edward Knows Breakfast!
Tucked away on a side street south of the Parque Central and north of the Granada market, a Dutch flag beckons you to a small, charming breakfast eatery that serves perfect bacon strips, better than anywhere I’ve ever eaten bacon. And did I mention the omelets, pancakes, juices and coffee?
8. October 2010
Masaya Volcano—A Great Place to Die
The town of Masaya in Nicaragua is close to a lake and an active volcano by the same name. But is that maybe not such a good idea?
7. October 2010
Hogar Madre Albertina Girls’ Home, Granada
Telepizza is Granada’s premier pizzeria, and they deliver. For $75, thirty-two people—the nuns, social workers, and all of the girls—were able to enjoy a Thursday night pizza party with more than enough slices to go around.
6. October 2010
The Best Form of Help
On our Nicaragua trip, we witnessed people helping others. Even better yet, we met people dedicated to helping people learn to help themselves.
23. September 2010
“Mono Frito”
There are times when a bit of comic relief can help a kid deal with a real shock.
22. September 2010
Sometimes, Unschooling Definitely Does Not Suck
Today is one of those days when I love our unschooling lifestyle. Nature is all around us, all over this planet…so why, beginning with our school days, are we conditioned to turn our backs to it? Why do we huddle indoors instead, doing assignments and organized activities that we’re led to believe are so very important, so critical for our “success?”
7. September 2010
Classmates
The boys attend classes four afternoons per week, as native-speaking assistants and motivators. Kids want to communicate about soccer, or about whatever strikes them as funny during a lesson. Or about favorite snacks. Or even about elementary school crushes, as my older son is learning.
5. September 2010
He Put the Road School in Our Roadschooling—Literally
He is fearless, adventurous, a Saint-Exupéry…and, thanks to him, the boys can say that they first learned to drive a car on the back roads of Costa Rica.
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17. October 2010
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