TAOS, N.M. March 15, 2017 – Carpio Bernal Watercrow carries his age with dignity and a certain style. With his tied-back salt-and-pepper hair, his tanned brown skin and leathery hands, he has the stereotypical look of the wise tribal elder from a Hollywood western. Bernal is from one of a handful of families who live … Continue reading From a bohemian past, Toas crafts a family friendly future
Costa Rica adventures: Living la vida vagabunda
The wisdom of a travelling 'super-tramp' Doug Firby and Lisa Monforton's month-long adventure continues with the rambling road to our beach-side paradise. DAY 8 – Matapalo MATAPALO, Costa Rica – This little hamlet is special, but our report on it will have to wait a day. Today’s blog will go back to Lisa’s recollection of … Continue reading Costa Rica adventures: Living la vida vagabunda
Cost Rica unplugged? Not really
Wired country makes it hard to disconnect Can a fully wired couple go somewhere and unplug for a month? Doug Firby and Lisa Monforton, picked Costa Rica, a tropical mecca for many Canadians, to see if they could rediscover life without constant distractions. The journey took some unexpected twists. WEEK 1 DAY 1 – Atenas ATENAS, … Continue reading Cost Rica unplugged? Not really