We have returned from our first semi-real adventure while in Central America. Yesterday morning we left David and Amy's house at 5:30 am in order to catch a bus out of San Jose. We headed North to La Fortuna on the first of many very small buses. The buses themselves are quite big, but I wish I was sized more like Jamie. She has figured out the curling up on the seat trick while I need to invest in some knee pads for the longer rides. The ride was absolutely beautiful on high winding roads overlooking vast valleys in cloud forests, brilliant flowers in all the yards. Once in La Fortuna, we went for a hike through the rain forest (not much wildlife viewing yet) to a view point of Volcan Arenal - Central America's most active volcano. Once the sun set, we viewed red lava tumbling down the side of the volcano, then relaxed in a wonderful hot springs resort. 16 different pools of varrying temperatures to meet all your soaking needs. Then, back on the bus today. Tomorrow, we go to the coast with David and Amy. Can't wait to see the ocean again.

We have arrived. A few too many beers with Bobby Henri during our 6 hour layover in L.A. and a flight that left at 2:00 am, we have finally "Officially" started our honeymoon. We arrived in San Jose, Costa Rica, at 9:00 am, caught a taxi and met up with David Hoffman, an old college friend who now lives here. After a short hike and a nap to work off the hangover and jetlag, we are feeling good. Going out for Tapas tonight, then heading North to an active volcano tomorrow. It feels great to finally have this long awaited trip underway.

A little "Leaf Peepin'" in the Adirondacks. So far the honeymoon has been a series of driving long distances, backpacking in beautiful mountains and seeing old friends. I have to say the Cape Cod oysters on a half shell are the best on the East Coast (we know because we tried them in three different states). Anna Hopwoods wedding was a wonderful display of love and Bourbon. We figure the more we travel around the states, sleeping in all sorts of different beds, spending days in the car, the better we will do in South America. So far I can say that it is pretty tiring. I just wish people didn't care if your clothes were wrinkled.

First Time for Everything!

This is our first time with the Blog-a-log-a-ding-dong so you must all bear with us. We are planning on updating this Blog as we travel. Please keep checking up on us. As of now, we depart for Costa Rica on Oct 23rd for a few weeks. We''ll let you know how it goes.