Author Archives: Randy Devoli

What a beautiful paradise we found just west of Panama City. Playa Blanca is a large resort with condos, villas, hotels, shops, restaurants and the largest saltwater lagoon in Central America. Our unit is fantastic, 5th floor of Founders 1, a 12 story building. We are walking distance to a mini market, happy hours, cafes,Continue reading “Playa Blanca, Panama. March 16-June 1, 2022”

We took a private shuttle from La Fortuna to Alajuela, just outside of San José. We stayed at the lovely Alice and Juancito boutique hotel and caught our flight from Costa Rica to Panama the next day. Felix and his wife Mani, picked us up at the Tocumen airport in PC and drove us toContinue reading “Panama City, Panamá. Jan 21-Mar 16, 2022”

We chartered a private shuttle with Ricardo and his wife to La Fortuna. It took over 3 hours. We had a pleasant ride and enjoyable conversation with the opportunity to pull over for photo ops when needed. Our place is in Arenal Rooms and is quite cozy, that is, tiny. Unfortunately, we have almost noContinue reading “La Fortuna, Costa Rica Dec 7-Jan 20”

We flew into Liberia airport from Houston. Pleasant and uneventful flight. We did check our bags. We have come to the conclusion that a 22 lb carryon and a backpack (maybe 15lbs) is a bit much to lug on and off a plane. Once we get back to the states in June, we will sellContinue reading “Playas del Coco, Costa Rica Oct 24-Dec 7, 2021”

We finally got out of the country a year later than planned. La Paz and even Mexico were not on our initial list, but proved to be a relaxing, budget friendly stop before heading to Central America. At an average of $36 per night, our Airbnb is walking distance to many stores, restaurants, banks, quickContinue reading “La Paz, Mexico Sept 15-Oct 23”

We spent the last 30 days on multiple dentist and doctor appointments, visiting our daughters and several of our Seattle friends and just further downsizing for the start of our international travels. We visited some old Seattle haunts, went to Ellensburg and Index, Woodland Park Zoo, Edmonds Arts Festival and Green Lake. It was aContinue reading “North Seattle Aug 15-Sep 14”

We finally made it back to the Seattle area, residing in Snohomish, about 40 minutes north of Seattle. We are back to visit our daughters and take care of medical and dental visits before leaving the country. We have a great Airbnb in the basement level of a large home. The married couple who ownsContinue reading “Snohomish, WA July 11-Aug 15”

Upon leaving Tucson on June 10th, we had multiple short stops as we made our way to Colorado and then back to Seattle. On a positive note, we have finally confirmed plans to start our international adventure with La Paz, Mexico in September, followed by Costa Rica in November and December. Here is how ourContinue reading “30 Days of Whirlwind Travel (June 10- July 11)”

We are in Tucson from May 13- June 10. It is great to be back in the desert. Our condo is up in the Catalina foothills where it is cooler than the central area. There is so much to do here that we are shocked. People are very friendly and the weather is excellent. OurContinue reading “Fun in Tucson”

We are settled into our new condo 1 block from the beach. Lots of shops and restaurants all in walking distance. Definitely an old school California beach town. Lots to do here in San Diego area. Several sunny days, but cooler and cloudy most days. May Gray. We are glad we have 28 days toContinue reading “Imperial Beach, CA”