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The Granaria — Frog and Toad Museum

17. October 2010

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.

The Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena)

16. October 2010

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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.

Canopy Zipline on Mombacho Volcano

14. October 2010

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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!

Nica Buffet: Edward Knows Breakfast!

13. October 2010

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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?

Masaya Volcano—A Great Place to Die

8. October 2010

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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?

Hogar Madre Albertina Girls’ Home, Granada

7. October 2010

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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.

The Best Form of Help

6. October 2010

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On our Nicaragua trip, we witnessed people helping others. Even better yet, we met people dedicated to helping people learn to help themselves.

“Mono Frito”

23. September 2010

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There are times when a bit of comic relief can help a kid deal with a real shock.

Sometimes, Unschooling Definitely Does Not Suck

22. September 2010

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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?”

Classmates

7. September 2010

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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.

He Put the Road School in Our Roadschooling—Literally

5. September 2010

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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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