Beth and Scott's Adventure

I grew up with five spices: salt, pepper, paprika, cinnamon and dill weed. I have been using these five spices almost exclusively for fifty years. Given those limitations, I have been the principal food shopper and cook for our family for the last thirty years. During that time, it has occurred to me that that …

Last night’s celebration of John Lennon was a successful evening for artists, audience, and crew. The honoree, Graham Nash, was joined by many talented headliners and a seriously skilled backing band. Most importantly, it was warming to hear an enthusiastic audience singing Imagine, Teach Your Children, Merry Christmas (War is Over) and Give Peace a …

It’s 7:40 am and I’m on the train to New York City. For the third consecutive year, I’m working the Annual John Lennon Tribute running the slide show behind the performance. It’s my opportunity to be a backstage guy, make a little green and support the event. Unfortunately, this year’s Tribute is on Beth’s 60th …

I have a friend, Paul M., who always travels with food in his car. Typically, he carries salad fixins, hummus, nuts and other healthy snacks from Trader Joe’s market. Whenever we meet for an outdoor picnic or a lunch at my house, Paul brings his cooler of food to add to the meal. The man …

We are approaching the end of our time in La Fortuna. Tomorrow, we catch an early morning shuttle back to San Jose where Beth will receive the last bit of dentistry that propelled us to visit Costa Rica. Then, it’s back to New York. In his wonderful book, “Travels with Charley,” John Steinbeck writes about …

I have a confession: I am an overeater with a passion for sugary treats, bread and pasta. I’ve been this way since I was a boy enjoying too many cookies, too big a sandwich and a full plate (or two) of spaghetti – just like my dad. Lately, though, I’ve acknowledged that what triggers my …

This was our best day, so far! After Beth’s two yoga classes (both of which featured a rooster crowing and a hummingbird flitting around), we enjoyed a homemade brunch and did a bit of work prior to the day’s activity – a hike in the rainforest. This was followed by a soak in a hot …

Yesterday, I tried to upload the zip-line videos to the blog, but that plotzed. Instead, you can view them by clicking here. These show a few of the 14 zip-lines we enjoyed that afternoon. Here’s a photo of the Jacuzzi/Shower (and dining area) of our AirBnB. Not bad for $69 per night! Here’s Beth on …

Here are a couple of short videos of us enjoying a zip-line on our first full-day in La Fortuna. Beth was a little unenthusiastic, at first, but soon found it to be a wonderful way to get her first glimpse of the area. There were big smiles all around and we’re grateful to our guides …