After an extended stay in Liberia, Costa Rica, it was time to start cycling once more. Today, I cycled from Liberia to Tamarindo in Costa Rica. The bike tour in Costa Rica resumes... (Blog post written April 5th 2010) It felt good to be back on the road again, and although the traffic was heavy near Liberia, it died down a few kilometres out. The road was predominantly flat, which was … [Read more...]
Last day off in Liberia Costa Rica – Bike Touring Blogs
The last day off of my extended stay in Liberia, Costa Rica. It's funny how on long trips, you crave a day off from bike touring, but too long and you want to get going again! Last Day in Liberia, Costa Rica (Blog post written April 04 2010 when cycling from Alaska to Argentina) Same old, same old. Made the daily pilgrimage to McDonald's, did some food shopping. McDonald's is actually a … [Read more...]
Another day off in Liberia – Bike Touring Central America
Another day off in Liberia, Costa Rica as I rested during the Semana Santa holiday period. To be honest, I was getting a bit bored with sitting around! Movie Day in Liberia Another day off in Liberia. This holiday period is really proving to be inconvenient for me - I would much prefer to be on the move. That said, it has given me a chance to download a tonne of new films and TV shows … [Read more...]
Semana Santa in Liberia Costa Rica – Processions and Holiday Period
I had taken a few days off in Liberia, Costa Roca because of the holiday period of Semana Santa. Today, I watched one of the religious processions go by. Semena Santa in Liberia, Costa Rica Blog post written: April 2nd, 2010 As I strolled out of the hotel this morning, I noticed a procession making its way up the road. I had been hoping to see something like this during the Semana Santa … [Read more...]
Rest Day in Liberia and a War with the Ants
During my bike tour from Alaska to Argentina, I took a few days off in Liberia, Costa Rica during a holiday period. Here' my blog from the day. Ill-Conceived Ant Conflict Blog post written: April 1st, 2010 Last evening, I went to war with a colony of large red ants which had been sending scouts into my room. During the previous evening, I had some initial success against them, and so … [Read more...]