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November 27, 2005

More People (and dogs) We Met

Filed under: Costa Rica 2005 — Administrator @ 7:00 pm

Continuing our rogue’s gallery of characters we met and photographed along the way.

Carla & RichardThis couple is Carla and Richard from the Bay Area. We met them in Samara, where they were overseeing the construction of a condo they bought just blocks from the beach. Carla has a business in event planning and music.

Bill MasonAt Los Inocentes, a farm in the north of Costa Rica, we met several people. Here’s Bill Mason, in a photo he sent us. He’s an investment banker, originally from Connecticut, who really enjoys Costa Rica. He’s bought a lot near the beach near Montezuma. He regaled us with a description of the exclusive Papagayo resort where his firm was holding an offsite session.

Phil BakerHere’s Phil Baker, waving. Phil is a real estate magnate in California and Costa Rica and he was introducing us to some of the projects he’s planning. He gave us a tour of his property near Heredia, where he has about 5 acres for his home and small coffee plantation.

Pato And one of Bentley’s favorite acquaintences, is Pato. He’s a charming dog, belonging to the owners of Hotel Las Tortugas, Louis and Carrie. Pato and Bentley became pup pals. Not only did they have a riot romping on the beach, but other times, when Pato was in the neighbotrhood, he would trot up the stairs of our faro, bark once, and invite Bentley out to play. (Owing to the webbing between his toes, Pato earned his name from the Spanish word for duck)

November 9, 2005

10408 miles later

Filed under: Costa Rica 2005, Central America Driving Home — Administrator @ 3:55 pm

Departure on July 16, odometer reading was 213554.
Return on November 2, 223962 miles on the Landcruiser (and our butts!)

November 6, 2005

Fred and Bentley are HOME!!!

Filed under: Central America Driving Home — Administrator @ 11:16 am

After a facscinating month on the return drive through Central America, Fred joins Carolyn at their home in San Diego. Boy, it’s great to have Fred home. Bentley still remembers his “mom” and is in good spirits to be reunited with her (even if she did put his bed through the washer and dryer!)

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